Fee-for-Service Clinician

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

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.