Associate Director/Director of Mental Health & Performance

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director/Director of Mental Health & Performance provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative management for UCF Athletics' Mental Health & Performance program. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive mental health, mental performance, crisis intervention, outreach, prevention, and wellness services that support the holistic well-being and peak performance of UCF student-athletes representing 16 NCAA Division I sports.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience.
• Current Florida licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure, as a mental health professional.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sport Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field.
• 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in mental health services, sport psychology, collegiate athletics, healthcare or a related field.
• Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent credential.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential or eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing clinical programs.
• Experience providing counseling and mental performance services to collegiate, elite, or high-performance populations.
• Experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and behavioral health program development.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Mental Health & Performance department.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates Mental Health & Performance staff, interns, trainees, and consultants.
• Develops departmental policies, procedures, strategic initiatives, and annual goals.
• Manages departmental budget, resources, and operational planning.
• Leads program assessment, outcome evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Serves as the primary advisor to Athletics leadership regarding student-athlete mental health and performance initiatives.
• Maintains partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance support services for student-athletes.
• Provides direct counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and mental performance services to designated student-athletes and teams.
• Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans within scope of professional licensure.
• Coordinates referrals for specialized care and maintains continuity of services.
• Collaborates with sports medicine physicians, psychiatrists, athletic trainers, dietitians, academic support staff, and strength and conditioning personnel to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws.
• Leads crisis intervention and emergency response efforts involving student-athlete mental health concerns.
• Consults with athletics leadership and healthcare providers regarding risk assessment and management.
• Develops and maintains crisis response protocols and emergency procedures.
• Designs and implements educational programming focused on mental health, mental performance, resilience, leadership development, life skills, and overall well-being.
• Develops initiatives that address anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, eating disorders, burnout, trauma, substance misuse, and other challenges commonly experienced by collegiate student-athletes.
• Facilitates workshops and presentations for student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and campus partners.
• Ensures departmental compliance with NCAA legislation, NCAA Mental Health Best Practices, Big 12 Conference policies, University regulations, state law, and professional ethical standards.
• Collaborates with coaches, athletics administrators, campus counseling services, student affairs professionals, and healthcare providers to support student-athlete success.
• Participates in university, conference, and national committees focused on student-athlete health and wellness.
• Remains informed regarding emerging NCAA, Big 12, and intercollegiate athletics mental health initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager