Job Description:
Support the minds behind the music.
Berklee is seeking a dedicated Counselor to join our Health and Wellness team and provide student-centered, culturally responsive mental health services. At Berklee, creativity, care, and community go hand-in-hand—and this role plays a critical part in supporting the well-being and success of a diverse and dynamic student population.
Our mission is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music and the performing arts. Our vision? To shape the future of arts education by fostering creativity and advancing careers in a supportive, inclusive learning environment. As a counselor at Berklee, you'll help ensure students have the emotional and psychological support they need to thrive artistically and personally.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide short-term individual and group counseling, psychological assessments, and referrals to community providers
- Offer crisis intervention and on-call support as part of a rotating team
- Collaborate with Health and Wellness colleagues on outreach programming and psychoeducational events
- Consult with faculty, staff, and student leaders to support student mental health across the Berklee community
- Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and divisional retreats
- Support students through post-hospitalization planning and transitions
- Serve on college-wide committees and support department-wide initiatives
What You Bring:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Current licensure in Massachusetts (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist)
- 3+ years of counseling experience, ideally in college or community mental health
- Strong skills in assessment, intervention, and trauma-informed care
- Experience working with diverse and multicultural student populations
- Knowledge of eating disorders, substance use treatment, and mental health systems
- A passion for creative, inclusive, and student-centered care
Why Berklee:
Working at Berklee means more than just a job—it’s a commitment to meaningful, mission-driven work in a vibrant, artistic community. We believe that student success is grounded in wellness, and our counselors play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive space for students to explore their potential.
We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible work options (when possible)
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Tuition benefits for employees and family
- Access to live performances, professional development, and wellness resources
- A collaborative, inclusive, and creativity-driven workplace that values equity, authenticity, and balance
At Berklee, every voice matters. We’re proud of our diverse community and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. If you’re passionate about supporting the next generation of creative leaders, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
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 hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*