Mental Health Counselor

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees

Job summary

Temple University’s Athletics Department is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide clinical services to student-athletes, including sport psychology, evaluation, and education. You will collaborate with coaches, trainers, and staff to promote mental well-being and performance.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in a relevant field and licensure within PA. This role requires evening/weekend availability and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology or Social Work.
• 1–2 years in intercollegiate athletics or 3 years in a clinical setting.
• Expertise in stress management, substance abuse education, eating disorders, crisis management, depression, anxiety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Psychotherapy knowledge

Crisis intervention

Multicultural counseling

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or Social Work

Tools

CMPC certification

Job description

Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for a Mental Health Counselor. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• - 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 and so much more!

Salary Grade: T24 Salary Range: $35,600 - $61,800 Learn more about the"T" salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance, the Mental Health Counselor will provide general psychological services (sport psychology, evaluation, treatment, and education) to student-athletes. Incumbent will provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic department staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience: 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).

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Certification or Licensure Requirements: 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.

• - 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.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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