Assistant Chair, Music Therapy Education & Clinical Training

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music's Music Therapy Department seeks an Assistant Chair to lead and expand its clinically oriented training programs, ensuring excellence in practicum and internship supervision. The role focuses on accreditation readiness, faculty development, and building partnerships across healthcare and education settings.

The ideal candidate has a doctorate in music therapy with MT-BC certification and at least eight years of clinical experience, plus a track record in teaching and

Qualifications

• PhD/Doctorate in Music Therapy or equivalent.
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) required.
• Minimum eight years of clinical experience in music therapy.
• Experience teaching and mentoring in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practicum and internship experiences for high-quality clinical training.
• Recruit, train and support clinical supervisors with mentorship culture.
• Monitor student progress and provide remediation as needed.
• Develop clinical training partnerships to expand learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen clinical education and accreditation readiness.
• Support accreditation activities and continuous program improvements.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching and mentoring

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate or equivalent advanced degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC board certification

Job description

Berklee College of Music's Music Therapy Department seeks an Assistant Chair to lead and expand its clinically oriented training programs, ensuring excellence in practicum and internship supervision. The role focuses on accreditation readiness, faculty development, and building partnerships across healthcare and education settings.

The ideal candidate has a doctorate in music therapy with MT-BC certification and at least eight years of clinical experience, plus a track record in teaching and