# Master's Level Clinician

> Mental Health Association - Western MA · Chicopee, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-20

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Clinical / Outpatient

## Description

**Position Summary**

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._

## Requirements

-   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

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Long Term Disability

## Apply

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