Mental Health Clinician

Penn State University • University Park, PA

10d • $59,580 - $94,980 • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for the Department of Integrated Behavioral Health. This position is responsible for the assessment, triage, and provision of comprehensive clinical mental health services tailored specifically to the unique, high-pressure environment of student-athletes.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or higher) in Counseling or related discipline.
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or related discipline or has the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 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.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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