Clinician/Multicultural Specialist

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a compassionate Clinician/Multicultural Specialist to deliver clinical care, crisis intervention, and community outreach to a diverse student body of performing artists. The role emphasizes inclusion and strength-based mental health interventions for historically underserved student populations.

MA licensure (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT, or licensed psychologist) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience are required, with college mental health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field with active MA licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing counseling or crisis intervention services, preferably in college mental health.
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, psychotherapy (individual/group), and crisis stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care and crisis intervention.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and refer to community providers as needed.
• Provide culturally relevant support and crisis response to a diverse student body.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR and participate in supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychological assessment

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Cultural competence

Education

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

Job description

The Office of Counseling & Survivor Advocacy Services is seeking a compassionate, culturally grounded Clinician/Multicultural Specialist. Reporting to the Director, this role delivers essential clinical care, crisis intervention, and community outreach to a diverse student body of performing artists. You will focus specifically on inclusion, empowerment, and strength-based mental health interventions for historically underserved and culturally stigmatized student populations. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Multicultural & Clinical Care: Culturally Relevant Support: Staff daily drop-in hours designed for students for whom counseling services have been historically and culturally stigmatized.
• Caseload Management: Maintain an active clinical caseload using an intentional short-term therapy model, with direct clinical care capped at 65% of total time per AUCCCD guidelines.
• Assessment & Referrals: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and refer students to community providers for psychiatric evaluations, specialized care, or long-term treatment.
• Crisis Response & Consultation: Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis stabilization as part of an emergency clinician rotation and respond effectively to campus mental health emergencies.
• Post-Discharge Planning: Act as a clinical consultant to leadership regarding student post-discharge planning following hospitalizations.
• Administrative Stewardship: Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical records system, participate in clinical supervision, and consult with faculty, staff, and student leaders.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Licensure: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field with active Massachusetts licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or equivalent). Must maintain professional liability insurance.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience providing counseling or crisis intervention services, specifically focused on community-based, culturally relevant mental health care. College mental health experience is preferred.
• Clinical Competencies: Strong skills in psychological assessment, individual/group psychotherapy, and crisis stabilization. Experience treating substance use or eating disorders is highly valued.
• Interpersonal Excellence: Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships across ethnically, culturally, and socialy diverse student populations, paired with strong consultation and training presentation skills.

Why Choose Berklee?

Mission-Driven Impact: Champion the mental health and artistic growth of an extraordinary, diverse global community of creators.

Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly, unrivaled access to world-class music, theater, and dance performances across our campus venues.

Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental packages, a 403(b) retirement system with matching contributions, generous PTO, tuition benefits, and a paid winter break to rest and recharge.

Hiring Ranges: Clinician: $60,000 to $87,000 Senior Clinician: $71,000 to $100,000 (Rank placement is determined following the interview process based on qualifications and institutional alignment).

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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

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 [e-mail] or call 617-747-2375.

Employee Type: Staff As the premier destination for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts, Berklee stands as the culmination of two pioneering institutions—Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music—each recognized for its global reach and cultural impact. Berklee is a place where artists come together to innovate, and where artistic and cultural diversity is embraced and celebrated. We strive to reflect these values in our inclusive hiring practices, creating a welcoming and equitable process that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters equity and opportunity for all. Guided by our fundamental values, our unified mission and vision define Berklee’s core purpose and help us envision the positive influence we can have on each other, our students, our communities, and the broader world. Berklee is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to help our employees achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. Learn more.