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Outpatient Clinician

River Valley Counseling·Holyoke, Massachusetts

$30 - $50/hr·Unknown·Hybrid·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The clinician provides trauma-informed mental health assessments and therapy to individuals, families, and couples. Key duties include developing personalized treatment plans, maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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
  • Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Required

Education: Master’s degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology or social work

Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to provide services to clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and families; must be open to working with clients from pediatric through geriatric populations and committed to providing inclusive, affirming care to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals
  • Availability to work evenings and Saturdays to meet client needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage documentation and maintain accurate records
  • Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic health records
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards within the profession
  • Strong customer service and client engagement skills

Preferred

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Prior experience providing therapy or clinical services to children, adolescents, and families (3 years of relevant clinical experience)
  • Licensure: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW in the state of MA
  • Certifications: CANS

Schedule & Availability

  • Full time 30+ hours a week
  • 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

• 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!

Salary Range

• Fee For Service - $35 - $51 per billable hour

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)

Benefits

Overview:

  • A supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
  • The chance to make a real difference in our communities
  • Generous time off benefits for eligible positions
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Excellent and competitive insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 403b match
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!

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Requirements

A Master's degree in human services, counseling, clinical psychology, or social work is required. Preference is given to candidates with MA licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LICSW) and experience working with children and adolescents.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • De-escalation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Case Consultation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Cultural Humility
  • Mental Health Diagnosis

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$30 - $50/hr
Location
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Posted
May 18, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

River Valley Counseling

Our mission at River Valley Counseling Center is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff.

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.

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