Mental Health Counselor - Athletics Department

Mental Health Counselor - Athletics Department Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004066) Job Summary Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.

Essential Functions Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services primarily to student-athletes for a range of mental health concerns, including assessments; prevention and crisis services; individual, group, and relationship therapy; intake services; and diagnostic functions. Utilizes specialized techniques to foster student-athlete development, remediate mental health problems, promote positive mental health, develop individual treatment plans, and support academic and athletic success. Supports outreach programming and provides consultation to staff, faculty, parents, and students. Provides education to athletic teams, coaches, and staff throughout the year. Provides on-call emergency coverage as needed. Participates in and contributes to professional development activities; prepares reports and performs associated administrative duties.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Licensed Professional Counselor Job Family Health Professionals Job Sub-Family Behavioral & Mental Health Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Mental Health Counselor - Athletics Department Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004066) Job Summary Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.

Essential Functions Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services primarily to student-athletes for a range of mental health concerns, including assessments; prevention and crisis services; individual, group, and relationship therapy; intake services; and diagnostic functions. Utilizes specialized techniques to foster student-athlete development, remediate mental health problems, promote positive mental health, develop individual treatment plans, and support academic and athletic success. Supports outreach programming and provides consultation to staff, faculty, parents, and students. Provides education to athletic teams, coaches, and staff throughout the year. Provides on-call emergency coverage as needed. Participates in and contributes to professional development activities; prepares reports and performs associated administrative duties.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Licensed Professional Counselor Job Family Health Professionals Job Sub-Family Behavioral & Mental Health Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Required Licensure/Certification LPC or LMFT or CAADC or LCSW Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Minimum 2 years experience required. Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. Work Schedule Varies Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered Yes Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable

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