Licensed Clinician

Job Description:

Berklee is seeking a compassionate inclusive and student-centered Licensed Clinician to join our Counseling & Advocacy Services team. If you are a dedicated mental health professional who thrives in a vibrant artistic environment and is passionate about supporting the well-being of musicians dancers and actors this is an incredible opportunity. At Berklee your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

About the Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Advocacy Services you will provide essential mental health support to a diverse student body. This role balances direct clinical care with innovative community outreach and psycho-educational programming ensuring our students have the emotional resources they need to excel in their creative pursuits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term individual and group psychotherapy and maintain an active clinical caseload.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide referrals to community providers for longer-term care or psychiatric evaluation.
• Develop and lead community mental health initiatives specifically tailored to various student populations.
• Participate in the on-call clinician rotation to provide vital crisis intervention services.
• Provide clinical supervision to interns and consultation to faculty staff and student leaders.
• Serve as a consultant for post-hospitalization discharge planning and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness team on outreach services and programming.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for a clinician with strong clinical skills and a deep commitment to multicultural excellence and inclusive care.

Key Requirements:

• Current licensure in Massachusetts (LICSW LMFT LMHC or Licensed Psychologist).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing counseling services especially culturally relevant community-based interventions.
• Strong skills in psychological assessment individual therapy and group counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with multicultural and diverse student populations.
• Experience with crisis intervention and knowledge of student development theories.
• Knowledge of medical insurance eligibility and mental health systems/resources.
• Proficiency in tech tools such as Google suite HER software Canva etc.
• Bonus points: Board Certification in Music Therapy or experience working with musicians dancers and actors is highly preferred.

Special Working Conditions:

Some evenings weekends and holidays may be required. Clinicians may be expected to serve on-call in various capacities generally within the business workday hours (9-5). As an exempt salaried employee availability is required for occasional evening and weekend hours for pre-planned events (e.g. Orientation/Check-in Days Parent/Family Weekend Open House Accepted Students Opening Day etc.) and unplanned needs (e.g. community outreach staff availability during campus/student emergencies etc.).

While not prohibited applicants should carefully consider these expectations before beginning or maintaining a private practice or accepting/maintaining other part-time employment before accepting an offer of employment at Berklee.

Our team operates in a hybrid model that flexes with the college schedule. Employees should expect to work primarily in person at the start of each semester. When classes are in session the role includes one remote day per week. During lower-demand periods (e.g. breaks and summer) the role includes two remote days per week.

Berklee Culture & Benefits

Berklees mission is to educate train and develop the worlds most inspired and innovative artists. Youll join a global community that values creativity innovation and work-life balance.

Here youll find:

• A mission-driven culture where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.
• A diverse and inclusive community committed to lifelong learning and collaboration.
• Work-Life Balance & Hybrid Flexibility: This position operates in a hybrid model that flexes with the college schedule offering remote days during the semester and breaks.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including a winter break.
• Comprehensive health dental and life insurance plans.
• Tuition benefits for you and your family including free or discounted courses.
• Retirement planning with a 403(b) plan and matching contributions.
• Access to unforgettable performances guest artists and events.

Join us in fostering a healthy and resilient creative community!

Hiring Range: $67000 to $79000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

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This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call .

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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