Under administrative and clinical direction of the Director of Sport Psychology, performs a variety of mental health diagnostic, psychotherapeutic, and consulting services for student-athletes.

Essential Functions

• Performs psychotherapeutic evaluation of clients and provides clinical care and treatment. Timely documentation of evaluations and clinical care.
• Consults on cases as assigned or requested.
• Consults with coaches, athletic trainers and others in athletics around mental health needs of student-athletes.
• Collaborates closely with multi-disciplinary teams comprised of members or University Health Services, Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH), and Athletics.
• Conducts group therapy sessions.
• Conducts critical incident response interventions, as well as crisis response for individuals and groups.
• Serves on committees and participates in meetings and workshops as requested.
• May functionally supervise a trainee, or junior staff member, when assigned.
• Understands, is committed to, and supports departmental affirmative action and non-discrimination goals and policies.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• LMHC, licensure or license eligible within 9 months.
• 1-3 years of experience in delivering psychotherapy services.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Clinical experience working with student-athlete population.
• Sport Psychology degree/education and/or training/experience.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment activity.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Hours may vary based on demands of the position.
• Evenings and weekends may be required depending on the demands of the position.

Salary Information

Level 28

PSU Salary Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. The position will remain open until filled. 

https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/515263/associate-clinician-mental-health-counselor-athletics

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