Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed Clinician

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Counseling & Advocacy Services is seeking a creative, culturally responsive Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed Clinician for a full-time, 1-year position with full benefits and strong potential for permanent conversion. Reporting to the Director, this role integrates expressive arts modalities with short-term mental health counseling to support our vibrant student population of musicians, actors, and dancers. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Requirements

Master’s degree and current Massachusetts clinical licensure (LCSW/LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
Expressive Arts Therapy certification from an accredited program is required.
Minimum of 1 year post-licensure counseling experience.
Experience working with performing artists (musicians, dancers, actors) and a demonstrated ability to engage with culturally diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

Background in college mental health, crisis intervention, and treatment for substance use or eating disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active clinical caseload using a short-term model, capped at 65% direct clinical time per AUCCCD standards.
Conduct psychological assessments and provide individual/group therapy.
Adapt artistic styles and therapeutic creative activities tailored to the unique developmental and creative needs of performing arts students.
Deliver immediate crisis support during daytime on-call rotations.
Consult with the AVP of Student Support Services on post-hospitalization discharge plans.
Maintain precise, confidential clinical records within the electronic medical records system in compliance with professional and ethical standards.
Develop and facilitate psycho-educational workshops and community-based mental health programming.
Provide expert consultation to faculty, staff, and student leaders to foster a supportive, trauma-informed campus ecosystem.