Outpatient Clinician - Westfield

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
• Provide ongoing therapy to individuals, families and/or couples, adjusting treatment plans as necessary and conducting ongoing 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Prior experience providing therapy or clinical services to children, adolescents, and families (3 years of relevant clinical experience).

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Schedule

• 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

RVCC offers two types of pay structures:

• Fee For Service: $35 - $51 per billable hour. This structure allows part-time and full-time clinicians to create their own schedule with flexibility while earning paid sick time.
• Salary Plus: $52,000 - $60,000 base annual salary for full-time clinicians, with the opportunity to earn extra money. Includes benefits such as vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time.

Salary ranges are based on years of experience, level of education, specialty, and licensure/certifications. Additional compensation is available for advanced education in qualifying positions.

Hiring bonuses:

• 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).