Per Diem Staff Therapist

Brandeis University; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University Counseling Center in Waltham, MA is seeking two Per Diem Staff Therapists for a temporary position. The role involves providing individual and group therapy to undergraduate and graduate students, with 7–21 hours per week at around $75/hour through May 15.

You will work with a collaborative team, deliver crisis support, and contribute to outreach and program initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and licensure in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (or an equivalent doctorate).
• LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts is required or to be obtained.
• Experience providing therapy to young adults or college students preferred.
• Commitment to multicultural, trauma-informed, and strengths-based clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for college students.
• Conduct assessments, triage, and crisis intervention.
• Deliver trauma-informed and culturally adaptive care.
• Participate in community outreach, workshops, and consultation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to team meetings, documentation, and program initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (or PhD/PsyD in a related field)

LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts

Job description

Per Diem Staff Therapist (Temporary) Brandeis University Counseling Center | Waltham, MA $75/hour | 7–21 hours per week | Through May 15 Two positions available

Are you passionate about supporting college student mental health in a dynamic, diverse campus community? The Brandeis Counseling Center is seeking two Per Diem Staff Therapists to join our team on a temporary basis to help meet student care needs this spring. In this role, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-based mental health care to undergraduate and graduate students. You will work with a collaborative team of clinicians while supporting students through individual therapy, group treatment, crisis support, and community outreach. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who enjoy short-term, high-impact work in a university counseling setting and who value inclusive, identity-affirming care.

What You Will Do

• Provide individual and group therapy for college students
• Conduct assessments, triage, and crisis intervention
• Deliver trauma-informed and culturally adaptive care
• Participate in community outreach, workshops, and consultation
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student wellbeing
• Contribute to team meetings, documentation, and program initiatives
• Clinicians may also bring or develop a specialty area, such as trauma, substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ populations, Mandarin-speaking students, or other areas relevant to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (or PhD/PsyD in a related field)
• LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts
• Experience providing therapy to young adults or college students preferred
• Commitment to multicultural, trauma-informed, and strengths-based clinical practice

If you are looking for meaningful, flexible clinical work supporting students during a critical time in the academic year, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

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