Associate Athletic Director of Integrated Behavioral Health

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Penn State University seeks an Associate Athletic Director of Integrated Behavioral Health to provide strategic leadership for a holistic psychological care model within Intercollegiate Athletics.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical services, well-being programming, crisis response, education, and integrative care initiatives supporting student-athletes' mental and relational health.

Qualificações

• Significant experience providing clinical psychological services to high-performing student populations.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary behavioral health programs in an athletics setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical policies, licensure, and compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide vision and operational oversight for psychological health and well-being initiatives.
• Oversee clinical services, crisis response, and case management for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine, Academic Services, and campus partners to coordinate care.
• Lead and mentor clinical providers and well-being staff; ensure documentation and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Leadership in clinical teams

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Associate Athletic Director of Integrated Behavioral Health provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive, holistic model of psychological care within Intercollegiate Athletics. The Associate Athletic Director oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering clinical services, well-being programming, crisis response, education, and integrative care initiatives that support student-athletes' mental, emotional, and relational health.

This role works collaboratively across Athletics, Sports Medicine, Academic Services, and campus partners to cultivate an environment where student-athletes can thrive as whole people-academically, personally, and athletically.

Strategic Leadership & Administration

Provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for psychological health, clinical services, and well-being initiatives within Intercollegiate Athletics.

Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with University and ICA strategic priorities.

Oversee budgets, resource planning, and staffing to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Ensure timely, complete documentation of all clinical encounters - both personal and departmental - in the University's designated EMR system, consistent with clinical, licensure, and institutional standards.

Ensure departmental compliance with licensure requirements, clinical policies, and applicable regulatory and NCAA mental health best-practice expectations.

Recruit, supervise, and mentor clinical providers and well-being staff; promote a collaborative, team-centered culture.

Maintain all student-athlete clinical records and documentation exclusively within university-approved systems and on university-issued devices; personal or off-site storage of physical or electronic client records is not permitted.

Maintain systems for assessment, reporting, and continuous program improvement.

Clinical Care & Psychological Support

Oversee provision of evidence-based clinical services, including individual counseling, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management for student-athletes.

Participate in and coordinate with multidisciplinary treatment teams (e.g., psychiatry, eating disorders, substance use, sports medicine).

Share in after-hours \"on call\" coverage for urgent student-athlete psychological needs.

Ensure coordinated care pathways and timely referrals to campus and community providers as appropriate.

Holistic Well-Being, Prevention & Education

Lead the development and delivery of programs that promote emotional health, resilience, adaptive coping, stress management, and interpersonal skills for student-athletes.

Provide education, consultation, and guidance to coaches, administrators, and staff regarding student-athlete well-being, team climate, and supportive communication strategies.

Develop proactive initiatives that contribute to healthy team cultures, life skills development, personal growth, and sustainable well-being.

Integrate prevention-based programming that supports early identification of mental health needs.

Collaboration & Integrated Care

Serve as a key partner with Sports Medicine, Academic Services, and campus health and wellness units to ensure seamless and coordinated care for student-athletes.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a comprehensive, integrated model of psychological health.

Promote communication, shared planning, and collaborative decision-making across departments and care teams.

Critical Skills & Competencies

Significant experience providing clinical psychological services to high-performing or student populations.

Expertise in crisis intervention, consultation, and educational programming.

Strong judgment and discretion in managing sensitive, confidential, and complex situations.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build rapport quickly with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary environments.

High level of organization and ability to manage multiple prioritie