Clinician

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k–$63k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

In this role the Clinician supports DMH involved adults in four ACCS residential programs as well as other clinical support needs within the Division of Recovery Services.

Utilizing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with staff and external partners, the Clinician assists with identifying support needs and creating and executing supportive interventions.

This role ensures that all documentation meets contract and agency standards while promoting high-quality, evidence-based practices.

The position works closely with leadership and program teams to provide training, reduce barriers and support individualized, trauma-informed care in alignment with MHA’s mission, funding requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Pay Rate: $57,000 - $63,000 depending on licensure

Open Shift: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40hrs)

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop strengths-based assessments, treatment plans, and risk assessments tailored to individual participant needs.
  • Provide clinical consultation and planning for crisis intervention, behavioral strategies, and medication treatment.
  • Conduct thorough case reviews and collaborate with program staff, families, and external providers to create user-friendly plans and data collection systems.
  • Train staff in behavioral interventions, clinical protocols, and data collection methods.
  • Participate in team, IAP, risk, and medication meetings to support consistent clinical direction and planning.
  • Serve as liaison with DMH, CHD, families, and community partners to ensure integrated care and communication.
  • Facilitate and model psychoeducational and skill-building groups while coaching and supporting direct-care staff.
  • Monitor incident reports to identify clinical trends, provide crisis assessment and intervention, and inform training and support needs.

About the Division of Recovery Services (DRS)

The Division of Recovery Services (DRS) supports individuals of all ages navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

Our youth residential programs provide a safe, structured environment for adolescents involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to address behavioral health needs.

For adults, DRS offers residential and outreach support for those in recovery or living with addiction, including many with co-occurring mental health concerns.

Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, we help individuals build coping skills, restore stability, and work toward long-term recovery and wellness.

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

  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, acceptable driving record, and sufficient insurance.
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.
  • LCSW, LICSW, LMHC preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities, trauma, substance use and behavioral challenges.
  • Strong clinical assessment and planning skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring and compassion.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care and professional development.

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
  • $57,000 - $63,000 depending on licensure

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
3+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinician at Mental Health Association - Western MA a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,562 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,562 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Chicopee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mental Health Association - Western MA

Benefits & Perks

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