Athletics Mental Health Counselor Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Athletics Mental Health Counselor The University of North Carolina Greensboro – 4.3 Greensboro, NC Job Details Permanent |

Full-time Estimated:

$55.6K – $70.1K a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Doctor of Psychology LCMHC Doctoral degree Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Mid-level Master’s degree Doctor of Philosophy Sports Budgeting 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description Position Type Administration – Staff Position Eclass

EP – EHRA 12

mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes. The Athletics Mental Health Counselor will oversee the delivery of mental health services for the athletics department, as well as serve as the liaison with other university positions. This includes collaborating with the Sports Medicine department, Applied Sport Psychology graduate program and other entities to ensure a holistic approach to student-athlete development. Position Summary The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the administrative oversight of all mental health services within Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual will provide one on one counseling sessions to student-athletes dealing with personal and performance challenges. This individual will serve on the Intercollegiate Athletics Mental Health Support Team. This individual will be expected to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community. This individual must maintain efficient paper and electronic records. The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for overseeing the mental health support for student-athletes in the athletics program. This includes, but is not limited to, one-on-one counseling sessions, mental health educational programing and managing crisis situations. The responsibilities also include the coordination and implementation of pre-participation mental health screenings and referrals of student-athletes to the appropriate health care professionals when necessary. In addition, the position collaborates with different units on campus to increase the overall health and well-being of our student-athletes. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a mental health related field Licensed or license-eligible in the State of North Carolina as a Mental Health provider (e.g., LCMHC, LPC, LCSW), or the ability to obtain licensure in North Carolina within 3-6 months Training (e.g., degree or specialization) in sport psychology or a related field and/or 1-2 years of experience in providing sport psychology/mental performance services Effective written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking skills; experience of managing staff and budget management Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. or Psy.

D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or a related field Training (e.g., degree or specialization) in sport psychology or a related field and 2-4 years of experience in providing sport psychology/mental performance services Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) Prior experience working with student-athlete populations in a Division I athletic department Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Intercollegiate Athletics – 85001 Job Open Date 04/09/2025 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 10 FLSA Exempt