Per Diem Staff Therapist

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

Per Diem Staff Therapist (Temporary) Brandeis University Counseling Center | Waltham, MA $75/hour | 7–21 hours per week | Through May 15 Two positions available Are you passionate about supporting college student mental health in a dynamic, diverse campus community? The Brandeis Counseling Center is seeking two Per Diem Staff Therapists to join our team on a temporary basis to help meet student care needs this spring. In this role, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-based mental health care to undergraduate and graduate students. You will work with a collaborative team of clinicians while supporting students through individual therapy, group treatment, crisis support, and community outreach. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who enjoy short-term, high-impact work in a university counseling setting and who value inclusive, identity-affirming care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (or PhD/PsyD in a related field)
• LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts
• Commitment to multicultural, trauma-informed, and strengths-based clinical practice

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing therapy to young adults or college students preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for college students
• Conduct assessments, triage, and crisis intervention
• Deliver trauma-informed and culturally adaptive care
• Participate in community outreach, workshops, and consultation
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student wellbeing
• Contribute to team meetings, documentation, and program initiatives
• Clinicians may also bring or develop a specialty area, such as trauma, substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ populations, Mandarin-speaking students, or other areas relevant to student wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time