Brandeis University·Waltham, Massachusetts
Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and assessments to undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborate with campus partners and contribute to community outreach and program initiatives.
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.
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. Apply today and help support student mental health at Brandeis. 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").
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, or a PhD/PsyD in a related field. Candidates must hold a valid LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts.
Market context
Per diem staff therapist roles in Massachusetts typically seek independently licensed clinicians who can provide flexible coverage across behavioral health settings. Competition may be stronger for candidates with an active LICSW or LMHC and graduate-level clinical training, including an MSW, counseling master’s, PhD, or PsyD. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original job description, can save research time; confirm scheduling and licensure details before applying.