Athletic Counselor/Therapist

Position Title

Athletic Counselor/Therapist

Wagnon-Parrott Athletic Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Athletic Counselor/Therapist works closely with Mental Health Leadership, to provide clinical care services to student-athletes at The University of Kansas in a collaborative effort to enhance their personal, academic and athletic success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services including, but not limited to, psychotherapy, including individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and case management to student-athletes within an integrated model for providing physical and mental health services.

• Demonstrate evidence of cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Act as facilitator to specific peer groups; eating disorders, medically disqualified, etc.;

• Facilitate student-athlete access and transition to appropriate mental health providers for ongoing pharmacologic and longer term or specialized behavioral therapies as appropriate.

• Works collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary team including Team Physician(s), Physician Assistant, Sport Team Athletic Trainer and Dieticians.

• Participate in the Mental Health Emergency Action Management Plan (MHEAMP), as per specifications for position and dictates of the Plan.

• Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and Kansas Team Health policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in mental health related field (i.e., social work, clinical or counseling psychology)

• Kansas Licensure at the clinical level (e.g., LSCSW, LCPC, LCP, LCMFT)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Highly skilled use of Microsoft Office products (exchange, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.), project management tools, databases, and system technology

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as experience serving traditionally underserved or marginalized populations and addressing issues of diversity through culturally-informed practices

• Ability to responsibly work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Applicants with historically underrepresented marginalized identities or backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply

• At least one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center or mental health facility post practica or internship, or demonstrated interest in college mental health, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, skills-based and psychoeducational groups, and/or working with a student-athlete population is highly desirable

• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or equivalent training and experience

• A successful candidate will have outstanding skills in providing brief therapy in a solution-focused model; with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues; and the ability to provide consultations to coaches and the sports medicine staff.

• A successful candidate is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and can demonstrate cultural competence in working with a diverse student population of varying ethnic backgrounds, countries of origin, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, immigration statuses, religious/spiritual preferences, etc.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-34859

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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