Student-Athlete Wellness Counselor & Mental Performance

LRES Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago’s Wellness Center seeks a Staff Counselor focused on student-athletes to provide confidential counseling, crisis support, and preventive mental health services on campus. The role includes intakes, group and individual counseling, collaboration with physicians and coaches, and outreach to students and staff to promote wellbeing within the athletics program.

Licensure in IL is required or eligible, with preference for PhD/PsyD and experience with NCAA Division I culture;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Experience providing mental health counseling to college student-athletes.
• Licensed or license eligible within one year in IL (LCPC/LCSW/LCPS).

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential counseling for Loyola student-athletes.
• Conduct intakes, group counseling and brief individual therapy.
• Maintain clinical records per legal/ethical standards.
• Consult with psychiatrists, nurses and team physicians on medications.
• Collaborate with parents, coaches and staff for quality care.
• Refer to off-campus providers when appropriate.
• Provide athletic performance consultation and mental skills training.
• Offer crisis management and risk assessment services.
• Engage in campus wellness outreach and education.

Skills

Confidential counseling

Cultural competence

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR) system

Job description

Loyola University Chicago’s Wellness Center seeks a Staff Counselor focused on student-athletes to provide confidential counseling, crisis support, and preventive mental health services on campus. The role includes intakes, group and individual counseling, collaboration with physicians and coaches, and outreach to students and staff to promote wellbeing within the athletics program.

Licensure in IL is required or eligible, with preference for PhD/PsyD and experience with NCAA Division I culture;