Licensure/Certification Requirements Active Massachusetts State License (LCSW/MHC) Candidates must be license-eligible or hold an active associate-level license or permit (e.g., LMSW, LSW, LAC, MHC or equivalent), OR–have up to 2 years of post-licensure experience (not independently licensed). At Rivia Mind, providers are part of an approachable, supportive, multidisciplinary clinical community , with dedicated administrative teams helping manage the operational side of care so you can focus on patient care, clinical collaboration, and continued growth.