School Based Clinician

RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Personal time off

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. seeks a School-Based Clinician in Easthampton, MA to deliver trauma-informed mental health services in schools.

The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy for children and adolescents within RVCC’s school districts. The clinician will maintain HIPAA-compliant records, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology or social work.
• Licensure: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW in MA or eligible per state requirements.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnose mental health disorders.
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans; provide ongoing therapy to individuals, families, and/or couples.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and client records per RVCC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate referrals, outreach, and case consultation as needed to meet client needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and ensure crisis interventions when required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Customer relations

Legal & ethical knowledge

Education

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

Job description

School Based Clinician - Easthampton, MA Requisition ID: 1066 Salary

Range: $35.00 to $51.00 Hourly Join our team here at River Valley

Counseling Center, Inc.! We are hiring School Based Clinicians ! About

our School-Based Program As one of the largest providers of school-based

therapy in our region, River Valley Counseling Center partners with 11

school districts in Hampshire and Hampden Counties to provide outpatient

therapy and mental health care for children and adolescents. We are

looking to add clinicians to our school-based team! Our team works

diligently to create a culture where our top-notch clinicians thrive.

Check out our extensive benefit package below to see how much we value

our employees, and how we plan to keep you working with us. Position

Summary: The School-Based Clinician at River Valley Counseling Center

provides trauma-informed mental health assessment and treatment to

individuals at schools serviced by RVCC. 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

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: Years of Experience - 3 years preferred; However, new grads

are welcome to apply! Licensing - LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW in the state

of MA Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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 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)