Master’s Level Clinician

MHA Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 48,450 - 65,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Long Term Disability

Job summary

BestLife – Emotional Health & Wellness Center is seeking a Clinician to provide assessment and counseling in a community behavioral health setting. The role includes ongoing mental health and substance use care, case management, and collaboration with partners.

You will design and lead groups with the Clinic Director to meet the community’s needs and align with the agency’s mission. A Master’s in behavioral health and licensure eligibility are required or preferred, and bilingual Spanish is

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Independent license or license eligible (LICSW, LMHC, etc.) preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
• Develop and implement behavioral health and co-occurring disorder interventions.
• Complete documentation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Collaborate with teams and community partners to support services.
• Lead or co-lead groups to meet community and agency needs.
• Promote agency mission, values, and quality care.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Case management

Collaboration

Psychoeducation

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

LICSW/LMHC eligible

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinician will work in a community behavioral health setting, providing services to individuals, couples and/or families experiencing a mental health and/or substance use need. Services will include provision of comprehensive assessment, ongoing counseling for mental health, substance use and co-occurring presentations, case management and collaboration, referrals to community support services and psychoeducation, utilizing evidence-based practices. The Clinician will work with the Clinic Director to design and lead/co-lead groups meeting the unique needs of the greater community and agency.

Schedule: 40hrs per week

Payrate: $57,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and consultation for pre-crisis and crisis plans, behavioral guidelines, risk assessments, positive behavior plans, medication treatment plans, and related interventions.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, meeting regulatory standards.
• Utilize evidence-based screening tools and collaborate with teams to develop and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Actively participate in licensing, accreditation, and compliance processes.
• Serve as a liaison to relevant service systems, state agencies, and community partners; establish and maintain relationships to support programs, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Pursue professional growth through conferences, trainings, statewide meetings, task forces, committees, and other relevant activities.
• Promote and integrate agency mission, values, philosophy, and principles in all aspects of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director.

About BestLife – Emotional Health & Wellness

The BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center provides compassionate, person-centered care for individuals, families, and couples facing mental health and substance use challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, our team supports both short-term needs and long-term recovery through services such as assessments, individual, group, family, and couples therapy, substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment, medication management, case coordination, and recovery support. Care is delivered by licensed clinicians and overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist, ensuring high-quality, supportive treatment every step of the way.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field is required
• Independent license or license eligible preferred (LICSW, LMHC, etc.)
• Bilingual (in Spanish) applicants encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.