Staff Therapist (all levels)

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Brandeis Counseling Center seeks a collaborative, compassionate therapist to support the emotional well-being of a diverse student population. The role provides clinical care to students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, with an emphasis on culturally responsive support and access to care.

The Staff Therapist delivers short-term, solution-focused individual therapy, crisis intervention, and case management as needed. The position also conducts mental health outreach programs and workshops, collaborates with student-facing departments and campus partners, and provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to colleagues. Responsibilities include supporting the Center’s training program through supervision of graduate trainees and didactic seminars, and participating in an after-hours on-call rotation.

This is a year-round, on-campus role scheduled for 35 hours per week during business hours. The hiring range is $61,100–$99,400, with level and salary commensurate with experience. Multiple positions are available.

Requirements

• Current licensure in Massachusetts as a therapist, or eligibility to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Experience providing counseling services in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive care and work effectively with students from a broad range of backgrounds, identities, and communities.
• Warm, team-oriented approach and genuine enthusiasm for being visible and involved on campus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term, solution-focused individual therapy to students.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.
• Participate in an after-hours, on-call rotation.
• Conduct outreach programs and workshops to promote mental health awareness among students and staff.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs departments and campus partners, including the Intercultural Center, Gender and Sexuality Center, Academic Services, Posse, and Upward Bound.
• Support the mission of providing access to a wide range of students.
• Provide training, technical assistance, consultation, and support to colleagues across campus and within the Brandeis Counseling Center.
• Support the Training Program by supervising graduate trainees and conducting didactic training seminars.
• Be visible and involved on campus through activities such as running groups, attending outreach events, and participating in mental health training for campus staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Free on-campus parking
• Free gym membership
• Professional development through working groups, trainings, and peer consultation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed