Mental Health Counselor-Associate Clinician

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide psychotherapeutic services for student-athletes. Responsibilities include evaluations, consultations with athletic staff, and group therapy. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and have experience in psychotherapy, ideally in sports settings.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in delivering psychotherapy services.
• LMHC licensure or eligible within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychotherapeutic evaluation and clinical care.
• Consult on cases with coaches and athletic staff.
• Conduct group therapy sessions.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Consultation

Group Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

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 month
• 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

M-F 9:00-5:00 but hours may vary based on demands of the position. Evenings and weekends may be required depending on the demands of the position.

Salary Information

Salary Level 28

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your cover letter resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised: Jun 10 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 14 2025 Eastern Daylight Time