Licensed & License-Eligible Clinicians

Licensed & License-Eligible Clinicians

Department: Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)

Location: Chicopee, MA (On-site / Integrated Clinic Setting)

Schedules Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem | 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available

At the Center for Human Development (CHD), Care Finds a Way. We are a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic team dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.

We are seeking dynamic, person-centered Licensed and License-Eligible Clinicians to join our team at CHD’s Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). Operating 24/7/365, all CBHC programs are located under one roof and fully integrated to treat individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the entire care continuum.

Whether you are looking to broaden your clinical knowledge, gain valuable crisis stabilization experience, or work in a collaborative, team-based environment, our on-site team will help match you with the right shift, schedule, and role!

Current Available Roles:

• Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Clinician


• Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician


• Co-Response Clinician

Compensation Overview:

The Opportunity: Innovate, Treat, and Empower

As a CBHC Clinician, you will provide critical, trauma-informed behavioral health care when individuals and families need it most. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, emergency responders, state agencies, and community supports to deliver high-quality, person-centered crisis response and stabilization services.

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioral Health Crisis Assessments: Conduct comprehensive safety and risk assessments; coordinate care and establish appropriate connections for next-level-of-care placement; engage natural and community supports.


• Evidence-Based Interventions: Develop individualized treatment plans following state, federal, and best-practice guidelines; consult with supervising clinicians to ensure effective, safe, and person-centered care.


• Interdisciplinary Professionalism: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, emergency responders, families, and outpatient providers; participate in individual supervision, team meetings, and ongoing clinical trainings.


• Mission Alignment: Represent CHD’s core values, championing dignified, accessible care for all individuals served.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work (MSW), Psychology, or a related behavioral health field preparing for independent licensure.


• Licensure: License-eligible or independently licensed in Massachusetts (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent). Licensed candidates must maintain good standing and support credentialing processes.


• Core Competencies: Proficient verbal/written communication, crisis intervention skills, and computer literacy with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.


• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass CORI and driving background checks.

Success Factors:

• Curious & Proactive: Eager to learn across multiple crisis disciplines and demonstrate clinical initiative.


• Resilient & Calm: Thrives in a fast-paced, acute care environment and exercises sound clinical judgment under pressure.


• Collaborative Partner: Builds strong, supportive working relationships across clinical, nursing, and community responder teams.

Why Join CHD's CBHC Team?

• Flexible Work Options: 24/7/365 coverage needs mean flexible 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift options across full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules.


• Shift Differentials: Earn an extra $2.00/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend hourly shifts!


• Clinical Growth: Excellent opportunity to gain clinical hours, receive supervision, and work across a comprehensive care continuum.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time and eligible part-time roles feature health, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement planning, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Care Finds a Way:

At CHD, celebrating differences is a daily practice. Inclusion is not just a policy—it is who we are. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a proud reflection of those we serve.

Connect with our team today! If you are a dedicated clinician ready to make an immediate impact in your local community, apply today to join our CBHC team!