Outpatient Clinician - Holyoke

RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $4,000 for licensed

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Clinician for the Westfield Outpatient Clinic to provide trauma-informed mental health assessment and therapy to individuals, families, and couples.

This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth, with pay structures including hourly and base salary options, while upholding HIPAA and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology or social work.
• Licensure as LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW in MA.
• CANS certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
• At least 3 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing therapy to individuals, families, and/or couples, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Utilize trauma-informed, strength-based communication with clients and families.
• Maintain client confidentiality and records per HIPAA and RVCC standards.
• Coordinate referrals, outreach, and case consultations as appropriate.
• Report abuse or neglect per Massachusetts law for mandated reporters.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and family sessions when indicated.

Skills

LMHC

LMFT

LCSW

LICSW

CANS

Education

Master's degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology or social work

Job description

Outpatient Clinician - Westfield Outpatient Clinic

Requisition ID: 1073

Salary Range: \$35.00 - \$51.00 Hourly 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

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

Qualifications

• Required: Education Level - Master's degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology or social work
• Licensing: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW in the state of MA
• Certification: CANS
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Prior experience providing therapy or clinical services to children, adolescents, and families (3 years of relevant clinical experience)

Schedule & Availability: Available to work Saturdays based on program needs Preferably available for a minimum of two evening shifts per week Preference for candidates able to provide in-office services at least once weekly

Pay: RVCC offers two types of pay structures! 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! 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: Fee For Service - \$35 - \$51 per billable hour

Salary Plus - \$52,000 - \$60,000 base annual salary

Salary ranges are 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)