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School Based Clinician

Part-time

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.

Holyoke, MAPart-time / Full-time$35–51/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$35–51/hr
Location
Holyoke, MA
Schedule
Part-time / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

River Valley Counseling Center’s School-Based Clinician provides trauma-informed mental health assessment and treatment to individuals at schools served by the center. The role includes treatment planning, clinical documentation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and regulatory compliance. Clinicians also provide crisis intervention, community referrals, and ongoing therapeutic support using culturally responsive, strengths-based care. New graduates are welcome to apply; bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCrisis InterventionOrganizationAttention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer RelationsLegal and Ethical IssuesBilingual English Spanish

Qualifications

Master's in Human Services, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Social WorkLMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LICSW License3 Years Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

School Based Clinician Counselor MS w/o lic Holyoke, MA, US Requisition ID: 1098 Salary Range: $25.00 To $51.00 Hourly Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred! 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. About our School-Based Program As one of the largest providers of school-based therapy in our region, River Valley Counseling Center partners with 11 school districts in Hampshire and Hampden Counties to provide outpatient therapy and mental health care for children and adolescents. We are looking to add clinicians to our school-based team! Our team works diligently to create a culture where our top-notch clinicians thrive. Check out our extensive benefit package below to see how much we value our employees, and how we plan to keep you working with us. Position Summary: The School-Based Clinician at River Valley Counseling Center provides trauma-informed mental health assessment and treatment to individuals at schools serviced by RVCC. 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. 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! SEE THE RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

How this job compares

Set against the 1,941 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–51/hr
  • Massachusetts median$20–22/hr45 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–26/hr682 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $43/hr, is 100% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Counselor hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 162 open Counselor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,941 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (748 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 881 of the 1,941 open Counselor jobs (45%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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