Staff Psychologist

Istss; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Generous paid time off

Free on-campus parking

Free gym membership

Job summary

Brandeis University’s Counseling Center is seeking a Staff Psychologist to provide wide-ranging clinical services and culturally responsive care for a diverse student body at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA.

The role focuses on short-term therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and collaboration with campus partners to support student well-being and learning outcomes. Candidates should have MA licensure or be eligible within 12 months and experience in outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in MA as a licensed psychologist or eligible within 12 months.
• Experience providing counseling in outpatient settings.
• Ability to deliver culturally responsive care to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term, solution-focused individual therapy and crisis intervention.
• Conduct outreach programs and workshops to promote mental health awareness.
• Collaborate with campus departments and initiatives to support holistic student care.
• Provide training and consultation to colleagues across the Brandeis Counseling Center.
• Support the center's mission to improve access to mental health services on campus.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Cultural responsiveness

Outpatient counseling

Crisis intervention

Job description

Position: Staff Psychologist, Brandeis Counseling Center
Location: Brandeis University – Waltham, MA

Staff Psychologist - Wide-ranging clinical expertise and cultural responsiveness to support students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

At Brandeis University, we believe mental health is foundational to student success. Our Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) plays a vital role in nurturing the emotional well‑being of a dynamic, richly varied student population, and passionate student body. We are looking for a collaborative and compassionate psychologist to join our team as Staff Psychologist — Someone who brings wide-ranging clinical expertise and cultural responsiveness to support students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

The hiring range for this position is $61,100 - $117,500. (level and salary are commensurate with experience)

What You will Do

• Support student wellness: Deliver short-term, solution-focused individual therapy, crisis intervention, and case management as needed.
• Foster learning: Conduct outreach programs and workshops to promote mental health awareness to students and staff.
• Collaborate across campus: Work closely with student‑facing departments within the Student Affairs Division, as well as our campus partners at the Intercultural Center, Gender and Sexuality Center, Academic Services, Posse, Upward Bound, and other initiatives supporting students broadly to ensure holistic student support.
• Advance access: Support our mission to be a center that provides access to a wide range of students.
• Provide training and support: Offer training, technical assistance, consultation, and support to colleagues across campus and within the Brandeis Counseling Center.

What You Bring

• Current licensure in the state of Massachusetts as a licensed psychologist or expectation that candidate is licensed-eligible within 12 months of hire.
• Has experience providing counseling services in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive care and work effectively with students from a broad range of backgrounds, identities, and communities. A warm, team‑oriented approach and genuine enthusiasm for being visible and involved on campus. Our team often presents at running groups, connecting with students at outreach events, and participating in mental health training for campus staff.

Why Work at Brandeis?

Be part of a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about community, inclusivity, and student success.
Join a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise makes a real difference.
Engage in meaningful professional development through working groups, trainings, and peer consultation.
Enjoy fantastic benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Free on‑campus parking
• Free gym membership

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").