Position Summary
The Fee-For-Service Clinician provides culturally responsive behavioral health services in both the Emergency Assistance Shelter System and a Community Mental Health Center serving the Springfield/Holyoke areas. This role involves delivering outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. The Clinician will conduct assessments, provide evidence-based counseling, collaborate with community resources, and contribute to the development of group programming based on identified community needs.
Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thurs 2p-6p (12 hours)
Pay Range: $38-$40/ hour
Essential Job Responsibilities
· Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide crisis consultation as needed.
· Utilize evidence-based practices and screening tools to inform clinical work and interventions.
· Deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
· Complete all clinical documentation and billing records accurately and in a timely manner to meet agency and regulatory standards.
· Collaborate with shelter and community-based teams to develop and implement behavior support and risk management plans.
· Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders, including state agencies, shelters, and community providers.
· Participate in quality improvement initiatives, licensing reviews, and accreditation processes.
· Engage in ongoing professional development through trainings, conferences, and clinical consultation.
· Assist in the development and facilitation of group services aligned with the agency’s mission and the needs of the individuals served.
· Maintain clear, respectful, and culturally responsive communication with individuals, families, and collaborating agencies.
· Promote and integrate the agency’s core values and mission in daily clinical practice.
· 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.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is required.
- Independent licensure or license eligibility preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
- Prior experience working in community mental health and/or shelter systems strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care, substance use recovery, and culturally competent practice.