Outpatient Clinician - Springfield Outpatient Clinic

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
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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

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!

Posting remains open until filled.

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