Counselor: Expressive Therapist

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, the counselor provides mental health services to the student population including psychological assessment, crisis intervention, short term individual, group psychotherapy and referrals to community providers. In addition, the counselor participates in on-going collaboration with other members of the Health and Wellness staff in providing psycho-educational programming and outreach services to the student population. The counselor may also provide consultation to faculty, staff and student leaders as directed by the Director of Counseling Services. This position may require some evening and weekend availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mental health services to the student population and maintain an ongoing clinical caseload using a short-term treatment model

• Caseload productivity expectation as set by AUCCCD for direct clinical services to be capped at 65 percent of time

• Develop community mental health initiatives for various student populations

• Conduct assessments for personal counseling and refer as appropriate to community providers for psychiatric evaluation, medications and/or longer-term treatment

• Provide crisis intervention services as part of on-call counselor rotation and as needed.

• Maintain all pertinent clinical documentation and enter data into the counseling medical record

• Attend and participate in weekly individual clinical supervision,  weekly group supervision as well as peer supervision (if assigned)

• Attend and participate in divisional & departmental meetings and retreats. (i.e. weekly staff meeting, staff professional development meeting, monthly department meeting, divisional meetings)

• Serve as counselor consultant to the Assistance Vice President, Student Support Services for student hospitalization post-discharge planning as assigned. Follow up with students as appropriate.

• Provide consultation to staff, faculty and student leaders of the Berklee community as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services

• Serve on appropriate college-wide committees as requested

• Maintain licensure requirements and carry professional liability insurance

• Other duties as assigned.

  

Required Skills:

• Strong psychological assessment, individual and group counseling skills.

• Ability to engage with multicultural and diverse student populations.

• Strong consultation and presentation/training skills.

Required Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.

• Current Massachusetts licensure  (LMHC with any of the following certification REAT, ATR, R-DMT, MT-BC, RDT)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing counseling services, particularly community based interventions designed to provide culturally relevant mental health services.

• Strong crisis intervention skills and experience in treatment for alcohol/drug use and eating disorders preferred.

• Knowledge of student development and psychological theories and principles. Experience in college mental health preferred.

• Familiarity with mental health systems and resources.  Knowledge of medical insurance eligibility requirements. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors and primarily in an office setting. The noise level is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.:

Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Counselors may be expected to serve on-call in various capacities, generally within the business work day hours (9-5).   As an exempt, salaried employee, availability is required for occasional evening and weekend hours for pre-planned events (e.g., Orientation/Check-in Days, Parent/Family Weekend, Open House Accepted Students, Opening Day, etc.) and unplanned needs (e.g. community outreach, staff availability during campus/student emergencies, etc.).

While not prohibited, applicants should carefully consider these expectations before beginning or maintaining a private practice, or accepting/maintaining other part-time employment before accepting an offer of employment at Berklee.

Berklee College of Music is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Years Of Experience:

2+ to 6 Years

Level of Education:

Masters Degree

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.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

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

Employee Type:
Staff