Music Therapist – Berklee College of Music

Berklee’s Office of Counseling & Advocacy Services is seeking a
dual-credentialed Music Therapist and Licensed Clinician to deliver integrated clinical mental
health and music therapy services to a diverse student body of musicians, dancers, and actors.

Detailed Job Description (including starting date, salary, hours and benefits):
● Description: This position blends traditional clinical mental health frameworks with
specialized music therapy modalities. Responsibilities include maintaining an active
caseload using short-term therapy (clinical services capped at 65% total time per
AUCCCD guidelines), conducting psychological assessments and daytime crisis
interventions, designing preventative outreach programming, and providing campus
consultation.
● Starting Date: As soon as filled (1-year temporary position with potential for permanent
conversion).
● Salary: $45.00 to $50.00 per hour (dependent on experience and education).
● Hours: Full-Time, hybrid structure (1 remote day/week during semester, 2 remote
days/week during breaks/summer; requires flexibility for occasional
evenings/weekends/holidays for on-call or marquee events).
● Benefits: Exceptional health and dental packages, 403(b) retirement system with
matching contributions, generous PTO, and paid winter break.
Job Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited music therapy program.
● Active Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC) credential.
● Master’s degree and active clinical licensure in Massachusetts (LCSW, LICSW, LMFT,
LMHC, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
● Minimum 1 year post-licensure counseling experience (college health or performing arts
population preferred).
● Professional liability insurance.