Associate Director/Training Director, Counseling Services
About The Position
Berklee is seeking an experienced and compassionate mental health professional to join our Health and Wellness team as Associate Director/Training Director of Counseling Services. This position plays a vital leadership role in supporting the emotional well-being and creative potential of our diverse, artistically driven student community. Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Advocacy Services, the Associate Director provides clinical and administrative leadership, supervises professional and trainee staff, and ensures that students receive timely, culturally responsive, and high-quality mental health care. This is a collaborative, hands-on role for a clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment that values creativity, innovation, and student-centered care.
Requirements
- LICSW (strongly preferred), PhD/PsyD psychologist, LMFT or LMHC with current licensure in Massachusetts or upon hire.
- 3–5 years of experience providing clinical supervision to trainees or staff in a mental health setting.
- Strong crisis intervention and diagnostic skills, particularly with college-aged populations.
- Demonstrated multicultural excellence in working with students of color, first-generation, LGBTQ+, and international students.
- Leadership experience and the ability to build collaborative partnerships across a campus community.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, mental health platforms, and Boston-area care networks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education or college counseling is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to staff and trainees, ensuring excellence in care and alignment with ethical and professional standards.
- Lead triage and crisis response services, coordinating care with hospitals, community providers, and internal teams.
- Support the Director in managing counseling operations, data reporting, budget preparation, and quality assurance.
- Partner with campus stakeholders to promote mental health awareness and prevention through workshops, consultation, and outreach.
- Serve as a member of the CARES and behavioral intervention teams to respond to acute student needs.
- Recruit, train, and mentor staff and interns, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Support the integration of technology and data systems to enhance service delivery and access.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, generous time-off policies, tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement planning resources, wellness programs and family support, and opportunities to attend concerts, performances, and creative programming on campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
