Contract Therapist at Northeastern University Hillel

Contract Therapist (Psychologist or Social Worker)

Northeastern University Hillel

Northeastern University Hillel is seeking a warm, energetic, and student-centered Contract Therapist to support the mental health and well-being of Jewish students on campus. This role offers the opportunity to provide both short-term, in-the-moment support and longer-term counseling for students seeking ongoing care.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic clinician who genuinely connects with college-aged students and understands the intensity and complexity of campus life. The ideal candidate brings empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a relatable presence that makes students feel comfortable seeking help. You will serve as a trusted resource—someone students can turn to for immediate support during challenging moments, as well as someone who can provide steady, longer-term therapeutic guidance when needed.

This is a contract position for spring semester, with flexible scheduling, and possibility for extension. Sessions will take place on-site at the Northeastern Hillel building in a comfortable and confidential counseling space.

What You’ll Do

• Provide short-term and on-going individual counseling to Jewish students seeking emotional, academic, relational, or identity-related support.
• Offer timely, responsive “in-the-moment” availability for students experiencing acute stress or personal challenges.
• Create treatment plans and maintain documentation in accordance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Hillel’s professional staff to ensure holistic, student-centered support (while maintaining clinical confidentiality).
• Refer students to specialized or intensive services when appropriate, ensuring smooth continuity of care.
• This is an in-person position, on site at the Hillel House.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent).
• Experience working with young adults or college students is strongly preferred.
• A relatable, engaging interpersonal style that resonates with students.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture and an appreciation for the diversity within the Jewish student community.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Hillel staff.
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

Schedule & Compensation

• Contract role, 15-20 hours/week to start; flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
• Projected start date: January 5, 2025
• $100–$250/hour, depending on experience, licensure, and credentials.
• Opportunities to expand hours during peak periods or based on student demand.

Northeastern University Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.