Mental Health Clinician

• →Clinical Care: Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to student-athletes
• →Assessment & Triage: Conduct mental health screenings, manage crisis interventions, and design immediate safety or treatment plans.
• →Team Point Person: Serve as the designated Integrated Behavioral Health contact for specific athletic teams.
• →Staff Consultation: Consult directly with coaches, athletic trainers, and staff regarding student-athlete mental health, using high-level discretion to balance communication with clinical confidentiality.
• →Case Management: Coordinate care with sports medicine, psychiatric providers, and off-campus specialists, managing referrals and follow-ups.
• →Workshops & Outreach: Develop and deliver targeted mental health training, stress management workshops, and wellness initiatives for teams and staff.
• →Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in compliance with university, state, and federal laws.
• →Program Support: Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and assist with the supervision or mentorship of interns and trainees as needed.

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, mental health counseling, and crisis management.
• Understanding of college athletics culture and the unique needs of the athlete population.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple team needs independently.
• A solid understanding of boundaries and professional ethics.
• Ability to problem-solve, handle sensitive information and nuanced situations.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary interdepartmental team.
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, coaches, and staff and use high level discretion.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work well with a diverse group of clients.

• Master's degree (or higher) in Counseling or related discipline.
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or related discipline or has the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Experience (can include an internship) providing mental health counseling and performance enhancement services to athletes, preferably in a university or college counseling center setting.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential or progress toward it. 
• Experience with specialty areas such as substance misuse and disordered eating.
• Experience working in competitive athletic environments.

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