The Squad That Never Backs Down

At AVIV, our mission is simple: expand access to meaningful mental health care. We believe healing does not only happen in traditional offices—it can also happen in nature, through connection, movement, and relationships with animals. The AVIV South Coast program integrates Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and eco-therapy to create a therapeutic experience that is experiential, grounded, and accessible to diverse communities. We are seeking clinicians who are passionate about innovative care and committed to improving how mental health services are delivered.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

• Passion for Animal Assisted Therapy and eco-therapy, with a willingness to grow skills in these areas.

• Willingness to complete and successfully pass a background check.

• Comfort working with animals, nature, and outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions throughout the year.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage scheduling independently.

• A passion for improving access to mental health care and challenging the status quo of traditional treatment models.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

• Cultural competency and experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.

• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule as agreed upon with the clinic.

• Willingness to travel for clinical trainings (up to one week at a time).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for one’s professional needs within a collaborative team environment.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certification in ARCH or another Animal Assisted Psychotherapy program.

• Experience training animals, including dogs (formal or informal).

• Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain active professional licensure and adhere to the ethical standards of the clinician’s governing body (ACA, AMHCA, APA, MaMHCA, NASW, etc.). Clinicians working toward licensure must actively pursue and maintain progress toward licensure.

• Maintain active malpractice insurance and provide proof of coverage.

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the AVIV Employee Handbook.

• Attend weekly team meetings and scheduled group supervision.

• Complete formal Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Training (AAPT) within nine months of employment.

• Develop thoughtful and effective treatment plans that incorporate Animal Assisted Therapy when appropriate.

• Diagnose mental health conditions, create treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy services.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation within the clinic’s electronic health record system and participate in documentation audits when requested.

• Collect session payments and fees at the time of service in accordance with clinic policies.

• Assist with farm-related responsibilities as needed, including animal care, feeding, and basic property or garden tasks.

Caseload Expectations

This position begins as fee-for-service while the clinician builds a caseload.

Full-time status is defined as an average of 27 clinical sessions per week, calculated across a four-week period.

Compensation

The posted salary range for this position is $60,000 – $90,000, depending on licensure status, training, and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and role expectations.

Terms of Employment

Employment with AVIV is at-will, and either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason.

All new employees begin with a 90-day introductory period. Following this period, continued employment and compensation adjustments may be reviewed based on performance, caseload development, and clinic needs.

Clinicians are vital members of the AVIV team and represent the philosophy, mission, and values of the clinic to clients and the broader community. AVIV clinicians are expected to provide thoughtful, ethical care while maintaining strong professional standards and supporting our mission of expanding access to meaningful mental health care.

The AVIV PVD location offers a flexible therapeutic environment including traditional office-based therapy, canine-assisted sessions, and walk-and-talk therapy in the surrounding downtown Providence area. Clinicians must be organized, adaptable, and open to collaborative learning and feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

• Passion for improving access to mental health care and providing thoughtful, client-centered treatment.

• Willingness to complete and successfully pass a background check.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage one’s schedule independently.

• Comfort working in a variety of therapeutic formats, including office-based sessions, canine-assisted work, and walk-and-talk therapy.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

• Cultural competency and experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.

• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule as agreed upon with the clinic.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a clinical team environment.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience or interest in canine-assisted therapy or other experiential therapy modalities.

• Experience providing therapy in nontraditional formats (movement-based therapy, outdoor sessions, etc.).

• Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to the ethical standards of the clinician’s governing professional organization (ACA, AMHCA, APA, MaMHCA, NASW, etc.). Clinicians who are pre-licensed must actively work toward licensure.

• Maintain active malpractice insurance and provide proof of coverage.

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the AVIV Employee Handbook.

• Attend scheduled team meetings and group supervision sessions when applicable.

• Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy services.

• Conduct therapy sessions in office, through walk-and-talk formats, or through canine-assisted sessions when appropriate.

• Develop thoughtful and effective treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation within the clinic’s electronic health record system and participate in documentation audits when requested.

• Collect session payments and fees in accordance with clinic policies.

Caseload Expectations

This position begins as fee-for-service while the clinician builds a caseload.

Full-time status is defined as an average of 27 clinical sessions per week, calculated across a four-week period.

Compensation

The posted salary range for this position is $60,000 – $90,000, depending on licensure status, training, and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and role expectations.

Terms of Employment

Employment with AVIV is at-will, and either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason.

All new employees begin with a 90-day introductory period. Following this period, continued employment and compensation adjustments may be reviewed based on performance, caseload development, and clinic needs.

Clinicians are vital members of the AVIV team and represent the philosophy, mission, and values of the clinic to clients and the broader community. AVIV clinicians provide thoughtful, ethical care while supporting our mission of expanding access to meaningful mental health care.

The AVIV North location provides traditional office-based therapy and canine-assisted sessions in a collaborative clinical setting. This location is also home to many of AVIV’s couples therapy services and includes a child specialist who works with children as young as two years old. Clinicians at this site may have opportunities to work with individuals, couples, families, and children depending on their training and interests.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

• Passion for improving access to mental health care and providing thoughtful, client-centered treatment.

• Willingness to complete and successfully pass a background check.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage one’s schedule independently.

• Comfort working in both traditional office-based therapy and canine-assisted sessions.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

• Experience providing couples therapy or family therapy.

• Cultural competency and experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.

• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule as agreed upon with the clinic.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a clinical team environment.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience or interest in canine-assisted therapy or other experiential therapy modalities.

• Experience working with children and families.

• Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to the ethical standards of the clinician’s governing professional organization (ACA, AMHCA, APA, MaMHCA, NASW, etc.). Clinicians who are pre-licensed must actively work toward licensure.

• Maintain active malpractice insurance and provide proof of coverage.

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the AVIV Employee Handbook.

• Attend scheduled team meetings and group supervision sessions when applicable.

• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy services.

• Conduct therapy sessions in office and through canine-assisted sessions when appropriate.

• Develop thoughtful and effective treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation within the clinic’s electronic health record system and participate in documentation audits when requested.

• Collect session payments and fees in accordance with clinic policies.

Caseload Expectations

This position begins as fee-for-service while the clinician builds a caseload.

Full-time status is defined as an average of 27 clinical sessions per week, calculated across a four-week period.

Compensation

The posted salary range for this position is $60,000 – $90,000, depending on licensure status, training, and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and role expectations.

Terms of Employment

Employment with AVIV is at-will, and either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason.

All new employees begin with a 90-day introductory period. Following this period, continued employment and compensation adjustments may be reviewed based on performance, caseload development, and clinic needs.

Clinicians are vital members of the AVIV team and represent the philosophy, mission, and values of the clinic to clients and the broader community. AVIV clinicians provide thoughtful, ethical care while supporting our mission of expanding access to meaningful mental health care.

The AVIV Virtual Team provides therapy through secure telehealth platforms, offering flexible and accessible care to clients across the region. This role is ideal for clinicians who value flexibility, independence, and the ability to connect with clients in a virtual environment while remaining part of a supportive clinical community.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

• Passion for improving access to mental health care and providing thoughtful, client-centered treatment.

• Willingness to complete and successfully pass a background check.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage scheduling independently.

• Comfort providing therapy through telehealth platforms and using electronic health record systems.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

• Experience providing individual, couples, or family therapy through telehealth.

• Cultural competency and experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.

• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule as agreed upon with the clinic.

• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport in a virtual environment.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience providing remote therapy or telehealth services.

• Experience working with clients who benefit from flexible or accessible care options.

• Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to the ethical standards of the clinician’s governing professional organization (ACA, AMHCA, APA, MaMHCA, NASW, etc.). Clinicians who are pre-licensed must actively work toward licensure.

• Maintain active malpractice insurance and provide proof of coverage.

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the AVIV Employee Handbook.

• Attend scheduled team meetings and group supervision sessions when applicable.

• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy through telehealth platforms.

• Develop thoughtful and effective treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation within the clinic’s electronic health record system and participate in documentation audits when requested.

• Collect session payments and fees in accordance with clinic policies.

Caseload Expectations

This position begins as fee-for-service while the clinician builds a caseload.

Full-time status is defined as an average of 27 clinical sessions per week, calculated across a four-week period.

Compensation

The posted salary range for this position is $60,000 – $90,000, depending on licensure status, training, and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and role expectations.

Terms of Employment

Employment with AVIV is at-will, and either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason.

All new employees begin with a 90-day introductory period. Following this period, continued employment and compensation adjustments may be reviewed based on performance, caseload development, and clinic needs.