Psychotherapist - Sports Medicine

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Psychotherapist/Athletic Counselor within the Sports Medicine program. This role provides psychotherapeutic services to OSU varsity student-athletes and collaborates with the sports medicine staff to support mental health, performance, and well-being.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in care conferences.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling or education accepted by the State of Ohio for licensure.
• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Athletic Counseling: Provides psychotherapeutic interventions to assist student-athlete to cope with mental health disorders, relationship problems, performance issues, and related environmental, educational, and vocational concerns.
• Maintains quality documentation for medical records which may include: assessment, consult notes, consents, and releases of information in accordance with regulatory bodies.
• Consults with supervisor and other medical specialists to enhance student-athlete outcomes.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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Job Title: Psychotherapist - Sports Medicine

Department: Medicine | Sports Medicine Research Institute

The Psychotherapist/Athletic Counselor position provides athletic counseling services for OSU Sports Medicine to OSU varsity student-athletes. The reporting unit for this position is in Sports Medicine. Responsibilities include diagnosis and treatment of patients, education, and collaboration with staff, and delivery of presentations to the Ohio State athletics community. The psychotherapist/athletic counselor must be competent in evidence-based clinical skills as well as cognitive and interpersonal skills. The psychotherapist/athletic counselor is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

Athletic Counseling: 60% of time Provides psychotherapeutic interventions to assist student-athlete to cope with mental health disorders, relationship problems, performance issues, and related environmental, educational, and vocational concerns. Identifies present and potential student-athlete psychosocial problems and implements plans for problem resolution. Maintains quality documentation for medical records which may include (but not limited to): assessment, consult notes, consents, and releases of information in accordance with regulatory bodies. Consults with supervisor and other medical specialists to enhance student-athlete outcomes.

Wellness / Prevention: 40% of time Visits practices, competitions, training rooms, and athletic facilities regularly. Delivers performance consultation to teams. Delivers psychoeducational programming to student-athletes. Participates in interdisciplinary student-athlete care conferences and team meetings. Works collaboratively with the student-athlete care team to ensure comprehensive care.May participate in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education programs, research activities, CQI and performance improvement activities. Participates in 2 hours a month of peer supervision.

Organizational Expectations Practices according to the policies and procedures of the Medical Center. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals. Reports to the Lead Sport Psychologist for Ohio State Athletics, Head Team Physician, and Director of Sports Medicine.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling or education accepted by the State of Ohio for licensure.

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) required.

1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

OSU Sports Medicine is an inter-professional program whose mission is to improve the lives of active individuals through innovation in research, education, and patient care. Clinical and outreach services consist primarily of Primary Care and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, general Family Practice/GIM and Orthopedics, Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Sport Psychology, Sport Psychiatry, Nutrition and other multidisciplinary programs to meet the needs of an active patient population.

Function: Social and Behavioral Health Sub-function: Behavioral Health Career Level: C3 Location: St John Arena (0076) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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