Student-Athlete Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Providence College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence College seeks a part-time clinician to provide individual services to students coping with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns during the 9-month academic year. Responsibilities include direct counseling for students and athletes, assessments, treatment planning, and referrals to off-campus resources as needed.

The role also involves crisis intervention, care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with campus health teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical social work, or clinical psychology required.
• 1–3 years’ experience post-licensure with direct clinical services preferred.
• Experience in emergency mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
• Experience providing ongoing care to individuals coping with substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses.
• Experience working with young adult populations, preferably in a college setting.
• Ability to work independently clinically while collaborating as part of a team.
• Experience with diverse cultural backgrounds and identities (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, first generation, neurodiverse).
• Intermediate experience with electronic medical record software; basic MS Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling for students and student athletes. Assess substance use and mental health concerns; provide intervention and referrals.
• Assess emotional, psychological, behavioral, and developmental concerns; conduct clinical interviews and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide substance use assessment and treatment plans for student athletes; follow-up on emergencies and coordinate care.
• Provide crisis intervention for students in acute distress due to trauma, substance use, or risk to self/others.
• Complete documentation of clinical encounters within established timelines; prepare for psychiatry referrals.

Skills

Independent clinical work

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical social work, or clinical psychology

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Providence College seeks a part-time clinician to provide individual services to students coping with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns during the 9-month academic year. Responsibilities include direct counseling for students and athletes, assessments, treatment planning, and referrals to off-campus resources as needed.

The role also involves crisis intervention, care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with campus health teams.