Associate Staff Therapist, Athletics

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an Associate Staff Therapist, Athletics to provide comprehensive mental health services to student-athletes and campus community. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, outreach, and collaboration with multidisciplinary partners to promote wellbeing, within Georgia licensure guidelines.

Requires a Master’s degree and an unrestricted associate license; the candidate will engage in supervision, pursue independent licensure, and maintain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Must hold LAPC, LMSW, LMFT, or equivalent license or be license-eligible.
• Minimum 750 internship hours in counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to university students under clinical supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention services and after-hours on-call coverage as required.
• Provide outreach, consultation, and psychoeducational programming to campus community.
• Participate in required clinical supervision and pursue independent licensure.
• Utilize and maintain the electronic health record per policy and standards.

Skills

Counseling services

Crisis intervention

Student-athlete support

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Tools

EMR / Electronic Health Records

Job description

Associate Staff Therapist, Athletics

Job ID: 304531

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provides a wide range of counseling and clinical services to student-athletes, including initial consultations, diagnostic and treatment formulation, crisis intervention, and short-term individual and group counseling.
• 2. Provides outreach and consultation to the campus community and Athletics Department.
• 3. Advocates in campus and community systems to reduce barriers that impede student success.
• 4. Develops and deliver psychoeducational programs that support prevention and education for the campus community and student-athletes.
• 5. Manages treatment needs, makes treatment recommendations, coordinates care, and makes specialized case referrals.
• 6. Maintains knowledge of on and off-campus resources.
• 7. Provide mental health screenings for student-athletes.
• 8. Assists with referrals from Athletics to Counseling and Psychological Services.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive mental health services to the KSU Community through assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and psychoeducational programming. Collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to promote student well-being and support the university's mission of student success.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provides direct clinical services to university students under clinical supervision in accordance with Georgia Composite Board requirements
• 2. Provides crisis intervention services and participates in after-hours emergency on-call coverage, consistent with licensure, training, departmental protocols, federal and/or state rules and regulations
• 3. Provides outreach, consultation, and psychoeducational programming to the campus community
• 4. Participates in required individual and group clinical supervision and actively pursues independent licensure in accordance with Georgia Composite Board requirements
• 5. Utilizes and maintains the electronic health record in accordance with departmental, legal, ethical, and professional standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy.

Other Required Qualifications Must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted associate professional license (LAPC, LMSW, LMFT, or equivalent) issued by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. Recent graduates who are licensure-eligible may be hired but must obtain the required associate license within four (4) months of employment. Must maintain eligibility to practice under Board-approved clinical supervision and comply with all applicable Georgia Composite Board requirements. Individuals licensed in another state must obtain the applicable Georgia license within four (4) months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Independent professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) must be obtained within three (3) years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Required Experience A minimum of 750 hours of previous internship providing counseling services.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience Two (2) years of related clinical experience. Experience with electronic health record systems. Experience providing mental health services to a variety of individuals and groups. Experience with mental health issues in institutions of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES Able to seek, receive, and apply clinical consultation and supervisory guidance to support quality client care. Able to establish therapeutic rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, campus partners, and external constituents. Able to exercise independent clinical judgment and manage complex clinical situations within the scope of professional licensure. Successful collaboration with the treatment team and external partners. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of individual, group, and couples counseling techniques for college students and young adults presenting with concerns across the continuum of mental health. Knowledge of professional, national, and state ethical guidelines. Familiarity with short-term models of treatment.

SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Electronic Medical Record systems). Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf