Licensed Mental Health Counselor

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Northeastern University School of Law seeks a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join the Domestic Violence Institute (DVI). The successful candidate will be appointed as a Part-Time Mental Health DVI is a part of Northeastern Law Schools clinical legal education program and includes the Domestic Violence Clinic (DVC) which operates during the law schools Fall and Spring Semesters. The DVI provides critical legal representation to eligible child and adult survivors of domestic violence in family and immigration matters engages in advocacy initiatives and conducts community education and training.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The successful candidate will ideally start by July 2026.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Mental Health Counseling

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Three years of relevant experience; two or more years of working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) immigrants and/or people experiencing poverty homelessness and/or mental illness

• Valid drivers license

• Fluency in English and proficiency in another language a plus

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Community Education & Outreach

• Under the supervision of the Director works directly with the DVIs clients students and partner organizations in conducting community education and outreach.

• At the Directors discretion supervises clinic law students and social work/mental health practicum students; and providing limited classroom instruction.

Clinic Projects & Client Support

• In collaboration with the Director assists with development of clinic projects and client matters including consultations; providing referrals; attending meetings and collaborating with internal and external partners; and supporting special projects.

Administration

• Facilitates ongoing DVI administration including developing and maintaining relevant client files; documenting client matters; and reporting for gift objectives.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

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