Athletics Mental Health Counselor
Posted Date: Apr 09, 2025
QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
007195
Functional Title
Athletics Mental Health Counselor
Position Type
Administration - Staff
Position Eclass
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
007195
Functional Title
Athletics Mental Health Counselor
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
Key Responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
| Percentage Of Time | 75% |
| Key Responsibility |
Mental Health Counseling
|
| Essential Tasks |
The Assistant Athletic Mental Health Counselor will maintain regular office hours to provide mental health counseling to student-athletes in accordance with best practices. The Assistant Athletic Mental Health Counselor will make appropriate referrals to outside medical professionals, when necessary.
|
| Percentage Of Time | 10% |
| Key Responsibility |
Program Administration
|
| Essential Tasks |
The Athletic Mental Health Counselor will be responsible for maintaining all athletics mental health policies. This individual will work closely with coaches, athletic trainers, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development. They will conduct workshops for student- athletes on various mental health topics. This individual will maintain appropriate paper and electronic records.
|
| Percentage Of Time | 10% |
| Key Responsibility |
Interdepartmental Collaboration
|
| Essential Tasks |
The Athletic Mental Health Counselor will collaborate closely with various campus entities, including but not limited to: Kinesiology Department, Counseling & Psychology Services and Nicholas A. Vacc Clinic.
|
| Percentage Of Time | 5% |
| Key Responsibility |
Compliance
|
| Essential Tasks |
The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the policies and procedures of the University, Southern Conference, and the NCAA in the day-to-day operation of the program. The individual will also be responsible for adhering to standards of professional practice for their license.
|
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
| Physical Effort | Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Sitting | | Work Environment | Inside |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References
Optional Documents 1. Reference Letter 1 2. Reference Letter 2 3. Reference Letter 3 4. Link to Professional Portfolio 5. Other Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
- UNCGjobsearch website
- Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Other professional journal / website
- NCWorks.gov
- UNC school system job board
- Personal Networking
(Open Ended Question)
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