Clinician, Springfield, MA

Company: Key Program, Inc.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Key's Clinical Team is Growing! Due to an expansion of services, we are seeking additional full-time Clinicians for community-based comprehensive programs, residential intensive treatment programs, and emergency residence group homes located in Springfield, MA. Join a multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals who support and make a positive difference with children, youth and families, while working for an organization that invests in employee well-being and work/life culture.

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Total Compensation:

Salary: Generous starting salary*: MA Level Clinician $70,000 - $73,000; Ind. Licensed Clinician $75,000 - $80,000. A $5,000 hiring bonus is provided in 2 installments at 3 and 6 months of employment.

*Starting salary ranges are based on having less than 2 years' experience and are negotiable commensurate with more experience. Additional compensation is provided for: bilingual skills, clinical intervention after hours, on-call rotation, supervision of interns, and becoming certified to facilitate Risking Connection Trauma-Informed training, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training. Opportunities exist for future annual merit-based salary increases.

Insurance: Generous company contribution of over 90% of medical and over 70% for dental premiums. Medical (comprehensive preventative, diagnostic, and prescription, plus wellness and vision reimbursement). BC/BS provider network with low deductibles and co-payments. Dental (preventative and restorative services). Life (group term life equal to one's annual salary).

Professional Development: Up to $4,000 per year for tuition assistance, professional certification or courses taken for CEUs. Reimbursement of expenses related to professional licensure (application, testing, renewal fees). Free clinical supervision hours for those seeking licensure. Attendance at clinical seminars or conferences. Training and practice in evidence-based and innovative treatment methods such as DBT, CBT, Triple P, Risking Connection - trauma-informed care framework, neurofeedback and collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.

Self-Care: Paid time-off benefits include 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, 3 days personal, and 3 days bereavement plus 12 paid holidays. Employee recognition awards and celebrations. Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns.

Other: Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate of $0.70/mile for work-related travel. Up to $50 reimbursement for AAA Roadside Assistance membership.403(b) Retirement savings account (tax-deferred). Tax-advantaged Dependent Care savings account. Generous employee referral bonus program.

Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology. One to three years of prior experience with adolescent, latency, or young adult population in residential or community-based settings. Licensed in the state of MA preferred, as an LSWA, LSW, LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC. A driver's license and insured vehicle for employment.

Responsibilities:

- Work within a team to provide direct mental health services to children, youth and families, promote their emotional, behavioral and psychological well-being, and help them navigate the challenges they face.

- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, administer formal testing as required by licensing or contracting, and use assessment tools and interviews to gather relevant information and formulate individualized treatment plans.

- Provide either in-home or in-program individual counseling, therapy and family therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based treatment practices, and implement strategies and practices to engage children, youth and families.

- Utilize electronic health record system and state platforms to document and submit case documentation.

- Work collaboratively with external service providers and state partners to ensure an integrated approach to care.

- Independently licensed clinicians provide clinical supervision to Masters-level clinicians and supervise intern field placements.

- The position is not remote, requires some early evening hours to accommodate families and children's schedules, and participation in the paid on-call rotation schedule.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DMH, RI DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental/behavioral health services.

Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.

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