Sport Psychologist, Coordinator of Athletics Counseling Services

The Counseling Center at Pepperdine University promotes mental health on the Pepperdine campus through direct intervention, outreach/prevention programming, consultation, and training. The Pepperdine University Department of Athletics is committed to Christian values, to the academic well-being of student athletes, and to competing for championships. 

The sport psychologist will provide services for Counseling Center clients and coordinate services for our student-athletes, including counseling, outreach, and consultation. As part of their responsibilities, they will provide clinical supervision for a fellow in the Counseling Center's Post-Doctoral fellowship program.

As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model to students. We seek to hire, retain, and mentor talented employees who share a love for Pepperdine, its students, and its mission. With psychological wellness in place, students are able to fulfill the University's mission. We are strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Duties

• Provide therapy for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students experiencing a wide range of difficulties
• Provide clinical supervision for Post-doctoral fellow.
• Elevate support for student-athletes' mental, physical, and academic well-being through various programs including planning and implementing group outreach and education.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding students of concern, assist in training re: campus mental health issues.
• Document and maintain client files.
• Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct pre-participation mental health and wellness surveys for student-athletes.
• Track and report on the Athletics department's commitments related to mental health services and resources directly provided to student-athletes consistent with organizational expectations for best practices.
• Provide annual education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff that aligns with NCAA requirements.

The Counseling Center at Pepperdine University promotes mental health on the Pepperdine campus through direct intervention, outreach/prevention programming, consultation, and training. The Pepperdine University Department of Athletics is committed to Christian values, to the academic well-being of student athletes, and to competing for championships. 

The sport psychologist will provide services for Counseling Center clients and coordinate services for our student-athletes, including counseling, outreach, and consultation. As part of their responsibilities, they will provide clinical supervision for a fellow in the Counseling Center's Post-Doctoral fellowship program.

As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model to students. We seek to hire, retain, and mentor talented employees who share a love for Pepperdine, its students, and its mission. With psychological wellness in place, students are able to fulfill the University's mission. We are strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Duties

• Provide therapy for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students experiencing a wide range of difficulties
• Provide clinical supervision for Post-doctoral fellow.
• Elevate support for student-athletes' mental, physical, and academic well-being through various programs including planning and implementing group outreach and education.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding students of concern, assist in training re: campus mental health issues.
• Document and maintain client files.
• Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct pre-participation mental health and wellness surveys for student-athletes.
• Track and report on the Athletics department's commitments related to mental health services and resources directly provided to student-athletes consistent with organizational expectations for best practices.
• Provide annual education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff that aligns with NCAA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve on the Residential Emergency Response Team.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: Training in sport psychology; licensed or license eligible within one year as a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, professional clinical counselor, or social worker. Verifiable training and experience working with individuals of diverse racial, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. Proficiency in individual therapy, crisis intervention/management; ability to work with students and parents with a variety of presentations; ability to collaborate with other professionals who serve students. Committed to equity and inclusion and vested in sustaining a culture with those values. PCs, Windows-based software, Standard MS Office applications.

Preferred: Licensed as a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, professional clinical counselor, or social worker. Able to provide clinical supervision in CA. University Counseling Center experience. A minimum of three years verifiable experience working in a mental health setting with young adults, adults, and couples experiencing emotional problems. Interest in group therapy, developing outreach events, and collaborating with other departments Titanium, SPSS.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,160 per year 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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