Mental Health Counselor

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

7h • $35,600 - $61,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for a Mental Health Counselor. This role will provide general psychological services (sport psychology, evaluation, treatment, and education) to student-athletes. The incumbent will also provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic department staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, or Social Work.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or three (3) years in a clinical setting.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: stress management, substance abuse and alcohol education, eating disorders, crisis management, depression, anxiety, grief, identity crisis and other psychological issues related to injury and rehabilitation in competitive athletes.
• Required specialized training in sport psychology, kinesiology, and/or AASP certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
• Knowledge of psychotherapy and clinical/counseling psychology.
• Commitment to diversity and demonstrated competency in multicultural counseling skills.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with University and NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of measurement – (MBC) based care to inform mental health treatment.
• Personal qualities and skills that enable effective interaction with the sport medicine staff, athletic department, colleagues, administrators, faculty, and student-athletes.
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional, legal, ethical, and professional standards endorsed by licensing professional organization.
• Ability to work autonomously to conceptualize, diagnose problems, and implement appropriate treatment solutions.
• Ability to make accurate judgments concerning the physical, emotional, and educational welfare of student-athletes.
• Ability to educate and present to the athletic department community a wide variety of psychological topics.
• Ability to present and represent Temple University at local, national, and international conferences.
• Knowledge of community-based mental health resources.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel.
• Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, counselor, or social worker within six months to one year of employment.
• Licensure must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Suicide Risk Assessment/Intervention, Crisis Intervention, Personality Disorders, Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation and/or Behavioral Analysis.
• Training and experience working with substance abuse and addiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide general psychological services (sport psychology, evaluation, treatment, and education) to student-athletes.
• Provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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