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Mental Health Clinician
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Clinician Springfield College - 4.0 Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time $48,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Community health & wellness Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning Couples therapy Community outreach programs experience Risk management for crisis intervention support Client assessment in therapy Email customer support Phone communication Safety planning Group therapy Individual therapy Master's degree in psychology Suicide prevention techniques Mid-level Community health outreach campaigns Counseling Student treatment plans Psychology Parent communication in school administration Psychiatric disorder emergency response Social Work 1 year Healthcare treatment Community health education events School counseling services facilitation Couples counseling Master's degree in counseling Therapy progress note documentation Suicide risk assessment Full Job Description Description The Mental Health Clinician position provides direct psychological counseling services to Springfield College students to assist them in functioning personally and academically at an improved state. Beyond direct clinical services, the position works to make the campus environment a healthier place by providing programming and consultation services. This is a 30 hour a week, 9 month appointment from 09/14/2026 to 05/21/2027. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer. Responsibilities Provide individual, group and couples psychological counseling for Springfield College students including assessing each student's psychological state, establishing treatment goals and providing clinical services to meet these goals and documenting work in the medical record. Provide crisis counseling coverage for the students (approximately one week a month) in a 24/7 role for any psychological crisis calls/incidents along with providing crisis intervention and assessment services during regular office hours by assessing imminent harm to self and others and creating crisis treatment plans to provide for safety. Maintain communication with various constituents by regularly checking and replying to various emails and phone calls from students, parents/concerned others and faculty/staff in regards to psychological concerns about students. Prepare and provide educational outreach services to students on a wide array of psychological topics to help the community as a whole be healthier. Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field Required At least 1 year of work related experience Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Occasional Evening, holiday, or weekend work may be required for Crisis on call, outreach programming, and special events.