Position:  Staff Therapist (all levels) Brandeis Counseling Center
Location: Brandeis University – Waltham, MA

Staff Therapist - Wide-ranging clinical expertise and cultural responsiveness to support students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences (80% on site; up to 20% remote)

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 therapist to join our team as Staff Therapist (all levels)— Someone who brings wide-ranging clinical expertise and cultural responsiveness to support students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

What You will Do

As a Therapist -Specialized in Servicing Students from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, you will:

• Support student wellness: Deliver short-term, solution-focused individual therapy, crisis intervention, and group counseling 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 including the Intercultural Center, and Academic Services programs Collaboration examples include Intercultural 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 masters level counselor (LMHC) or social worker (LCSW, LICSW), or expectation that candidate is licensed-eligible within 6 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 is often present running groups, connecting with students at outreach events, and participating in mental health training for campus staff.

The Schedule

• 9-month, on-campus role (28-35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

• One remote workday per week (depending on office coverage and student needs).

Hybrid:  80% on campus and up to 20% remote.

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

Ready to join a team that is reimagining campus mental health?   Apply today by submitting your cover letter and resume.

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")