Director of Mental Health & Performance

Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Pay range $70,689- $113,102/yr, based on qualifications & experience

Work Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm but flexible (may require attendance at sporting events)

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

The position will provide Division 1 student-athletes with psychological counseling related to their performance, assist student-athletes in the development of mental strategies to overcome setbacks and injuries, and provide performance-related programming within the team setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships throughout the Department of Athletics. You must be driven to continually research new practices/techniques that would benefit the safety & welfare of our student-athletes and our department. Apply now for this opportunity!

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Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Pay range $70,689- $113,102/yr, based on qualifications & experience

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Work Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm but flexible (may require attendance at sporting events)

Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement.

Job Story

The position will provide Division 1 student-athletes with psychological counseling related to their performance, assist student-athletes in the development of mental strategies to overcome setbacks and injuries, and provide performance-related programming within the team setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships throughout the Department of Athletics. You must be driven to continually research new practices/techniques that would benefit the safety & welfare of our student-athletes and our department. Apply now for this opportunity!

Job Summary

Consults with faculty and staff and provides clinical counseling services to students. Administers diagnostic tests and performs diagnostic evaluation as appropriate. Provides individual, couple, or group therapy. Collaborates with professional colleagues to coordinate effective treatment regimens. Refers clients for other appropriate services. Instructs and guides mental health trainees. Oversees coordination of one (1) or more public and/or social program(s), conducts campus outreach activities, and provides professional presentations.

Essential Functions

Provides individual, group or couples therapy as well as crisis services for students. Consults with students, faculty, and staff on mental health and organizational issues. Documents clinical services provided. Provides clinical supervision to graduate level trainees in the form of one-on-one supervision, group supervision and provision of training workshops and seminars. Provides clinical supervision to applicable licensed counseling staff. Develops and implements one (1) or more outreach programs for student groups, University departments and staff, and/or community groups. Serves as a primary liaison for two (2) or more campus departments or organizations. Coordinates and develops overall counseling and/or prevention programs and services for the Center, including group therapy, assessment, outreach of population specific services.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in counseling or psychology
• Two (2) years of experience in college counseling or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Licensed in the mental health field in the state of Kansas or eligible and actively pursuing licensure within 30 days of hire date

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to support the holistic development of WSU student-athletes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers as well as clients
• Knowledge of sports psychology
• Familiarity with treatment of high level and/or performance anxiety
• Ability to connect with a diverse population
• Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

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