Clinician - Westfield Outpatient Clinic

Holyoke Medical Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Outpatient Clinicians to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide trauma-informed mental health assessments and treatment, helping individuals, families, and couples navigate their challenges. You will develop personalized treatment plans, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and work collaboratively with a compassionate multidisciplinary team. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a real difference in the community. If you're ready to inspire hope and empower positive change, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team

Generous Time Off Benefits

Employee Discounts

Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance

Free Access to Fitness Center

403b Match

CEU Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Excellent communication and crisis intervention skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing therapy and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Organization Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Customer Relation Skills

Knowledge of Legal & Ethical Issues

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

River Valley Counseling Center · 94 N Elm Street

Westfield, MA

Professional

Full Time, 40, varying shifts, 8

Posted 04/22/2025

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.!

We are hiring Outpatient Clinicians!

About Us

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Position Summary:

The Clinician at River Valley Counseling Center provides trauma-informed mental health assessment and treatment to individuals, families, and couples. This role includes developing and adjusting treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The clinician promotes culturally responsive, strengths-based care while supporting clients through crisis intervention, community referrals, and ongoing therapeutic support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct clinical assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
2. Provide ongoing therapy to individuals, families, and/or couples, adjusting treatment plans as necessary and conducting ongoing assessments of progress.
3. Utilize strength-based, trauma-informed, resilience-building communication strategies in interactions with clients and families. Exercise cultural humility and respect at all times.
4. Maintain client confidentiality, rights, and records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
5. Document all clinical work accurately and maintain client records according to established RVCC and regulatory standards and procedures.
6. Develop and maintain working knowledge of community services and resources for clients.
7. Coordinate any necessary referrals, outreach, advocacy, or case consultation as appropriate to meet client needs.
8. Report abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or disabled person in accordance with Massachusetts law for mandated reporters.
9. Participate in client care and multidisciplinary team conferences when indicated.
10. Facilitate family consults and/or sessions when clinically indicated for minor clients.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Education Level - Master’s degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology, or social work.
2. Skills/Abilities - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, crisis intervention skills, organization skills, attention to detail, computer skills, good customer relation skills, knowledge of legal & ethical issues pertaining to their profession.

Preferred:

1. Years of Experience - 3 years preferred; however, new grads are welcome to apply!
2. Licensing - LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LICSW in the state of MA.

What We Offer:

1. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
2. Competitive benefits package.
3. Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.
4. The chance to make a real difference in our communities.

Summary of Benefits:

Pay:

1. RVCC offers two types of pay structures:
2. Our Fee For Service Structure allows our part-time & full-time clinicians to create their own schedule allowing amazing flexibility while also earning paid sick time!
3. Our Salary Plus structure offers a base salary for full-time clinicians with the opportunity to earn extra money while receiving amazing time off benefits such as vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time!

Salary Range:

1. Fee For Service - $35 - $51 per billable hour.
2. Salary Plus - $52,000 - $60,000 base annual salary.

Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty, and licensure/certifications. Additional compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.

Hiring Bonus:

• Up to $2,500 for Master Level, Unlicensed Clinicians.
• Up to $3,500 for LCSW.
• Up to $4,000 for Independently Licensed Clinicians (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, Lic. Psychologist).
• An additional bonus for Bilingual Clinicians - Up to $2,000.

Generous time off benefits for eligible positions.

Exclusive employee discounts.

Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.

Free access to VHS Fitness & Relaxation center.

403b match.

CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year.

Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year.

Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that values integrity, compassion, and innovation — we’d love to hear from you!