Counselor/Psychotherapist

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services seeks a Counselor and Psychotherapist to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy for students. You’ll collaborate with UHCS and campus partners to coordinate referrals, programs, and outreach, with occasional evenings required.

The role emphasizes urgent/crisis assessment, short-term therapy, and active participation in university health initiatives, education, and campus-wide health promotion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Full state licensure as LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist with relevant work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Experience in urgent and crisis assessment and short-term psychotherapy with young adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including triage and assessment (in person and via telehealth), individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, disposition assignment, case management and documentation, and campus referrals.
• Provide psychoeducational programming and outreach to the University community.
• Participate in training and supervision with Behavioral Health and Medical staff.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Job Summary

The Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) Counselor and Psychotherapist provides psychological counseling services to Northeastern University students, including psychological evaluation, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy. The Counselor and Psychotherapist may also engage in outreach activities to the Northeastern University community and collaborate with various support services within the University. The Counselor and Psychotherapist makes appropriate referrals for psychopharmacological evaluation and ongoing counseling in the local community, and for referral to emergency mental health services when appropriate. Time spent across the various clinical service activities may shift in proportion to changes in service demands at any given time of the year. The Counselor and Psychotherapist works closely with University academic departments and Student Life, and collaborates with other members of the UHCS Behavioral Health and Medical staff, all in the interest of providing the best possible team-oriented health care to Northeastern students. The Counselor and Psychotherapist may also occasionally participate in health promotion outreach to the University community. Availability by pager or phone on occasional evenings and overnight is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Full state licensure as an LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist with relevant work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Demonstrated experience and competency in urgent and crisis assessment and treatment, short-term psychotherapy, and assessment and treatment of young adults with alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and ADHD
• Demonstrated effectiveness collaborating with health center and academic support staff, as well as community-based hospitals and healthcare providers
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated success working within the clinical and administrative policies and procedures of a university health center setting
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a highly diverse student and staff setting

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Direct Clinical Services

• Provide direct clinical services including triage and assessment (in person and via telehealth), individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, disposition assignment, case management and documentation, and campus and community referrals.

Consultation and Outreach

• Provide psychoeducational programming and outreach to the University community.
• Serve on University, divisional, and UHCS committees and participate in health promotions outreach.

In-Service and Interdisciplinary Supervision

• Participate in training and supervision with other Behavioral Health and Medical staff, as appropriate.

Required Documents

• Resume

Position Type

Student Services

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

109S

Expected Hiring Range

$67,855.00 - $95,845.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.