Director of Mental Wellness, UM Athletics

EXPIRED

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Mental Wellness for UM Athletics. Under the direction of the Certified Head Athletic Trainer, with a dotted line of supervision to the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, the Director of Mental Wellness for Athletics will provide counseling and wellness services to the student-athlete community and will have direct oversight of the mental wellness and mental performance aspect of the Montana Athletics Department.

The Director of Mental Wellness for Athletics will work with approximately 350 student athletes and 15 athletic teams. They must be able to work within a team dynamic and view the student athlete from a holistic perspective. This position will be a valuable addition to a multidisciplinary team (Team Physician, Athletic Trainers, Nutrition) that is intricately involved in the health and wellbeing of the student athletes.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Mental Wellness for UM Athletics. Under the direction of the Certified Head Athletic Trainer, with a dotted line of supervision to the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, the Director of Mental Wellness for Athletics will provide counseling and wellness services to the student-athlete community and will have direct oversight of the mental wellness and mental performance aspect of the Montana Athletics Department.

The Director of Mental Wellness for Athletics will work with approximately 350 student athletes and 15 athletic teams. They must be able to work within a team dynamic and view the student athlete from a holistic perspective. This position will be a valuable addition to a multidisciplinary team (Team Physician, Athletic Trainers, Nutrition) that is intricately involved in the health and wellbeing of the student athletes.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate mental wellness programs and support for the Montana Athletics Department

• Provide services such as, but not limited to:

  1. Brief individual therapy, crisis interventions, consultations with coaches and other Athletics staff
  2. Mental health assessments, mental health education to student athletes and sports programs
  3. Drug and alcohol counseling, eating disorder and disordered eating evaluations, ADD/ADHD evaluations
  4. Referrals to campus and community resources, and other services that fall under the scope of student athlete mental wellness

• There will be some weekends and after-hours requirements, depending on the needs of the student athletes

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling or other mental health related program, and current Montana Licensure (or ability to secure licensure by hire date) to practice under supervision (e.g., CSW, ACMHC, AMFT)
• Experience in a university counseling setting and/or experience in areas strongly related to mental health needs in a college population (e.g., eating disorders, anxiety disorder, depressive disorders, personality disorders)
• Generalist base of knowledge and experience in psychotherapy (including teletherapy), (i.e., theories, processes, and elements of therapeutic change) and familiarity with developmental and other non-medical models of treatment and supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology or actively working toward certification
• Three to five (3-5) years working in a collegiate setting with Student-Athletes
• Demonstrated experience and interest in conducting psychoeducational assessment (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders, neuropsychological screening)
• Knowledge and experience in performance psychology, or related field

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications began after the closing date of 09/15/24** ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.**

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).