Mental Health Association - Western MA·Chicopee, Massachusetts
The clinician provides comprehensive assessments and ongoing counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing mental health and substance use challenges. They are also responsible for treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaborating with community partners to support patient recovery.
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. Pay Rate: $57,000 annually Schedule: 40hrs per week 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. 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. 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 Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (403B, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Long Term Disability
A Master's degree in a behavioral health field is required, with a preference for those who are independently licensed or license-eligible. Bilingual applicants in Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Market context
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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