Clinician

Job Description:

Berklee is seeking a compassionate, inclusive, and student-centered mental health professional to join our Counseling & Advocacy Services team. If you thrive in a vibrant, artistic environment and are passionate about supporting the well-being of musicians, dancers, and actors, this is an incredible opportunity. Your expertise will provide the emotional foundation our students need to excel as the creative leaders of tomorrow. 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 and talented student body. This role balances high-impact clinical care with innovative community outreach, ensuring our students are supported both in the office and across the campus community.

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 specialized or longer-term care.
• Develop and lead community mental health initiatives specifically tailored to the unique needs of various student populations (e.g., expressive arts offerings).
• Participate in an on-call clinician rotation to provide vital crisis intervention and triage.
• 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 care.
• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness team on psycho-educational programming and outreach.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a clinician with a deep commitment to multicultural excellence and a proactive approach to inclusive care.

Key Requirements:

• Current licensure in Massachusetts (LCSW, 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 psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with multicultural and diverse student populations.
• Experience with crisis intervention and a solid understanding of student development theories.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Google Suite, EHR software, and creative platforms like Canva.
• Bonus points: Board Certification in Music Therapy or specific experience working with performing artists.

Berklee Culture & Benefits

Berklee’s mission is to educate, train, and develop the world's most inspired and innovative artists. We value a community that is as creative in its problem-solving as it is in its art.

Here, you’ll find:

• A mission-driven culture where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.
• Generous Time Off: Extensive 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 Ranges:

• Clinician: $74,000 to $87,000
• Senior Clinician: $79,000 to $100,000
• Candidates are placed into a rank following the completion of the interview process, based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional needs.

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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 [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

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