Mental Health Specialist

EXPIRED

Department

Department of Athletics - Sports Medicine

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Responsibilities

Department

Department of Athletics - Sports Medicine

www.seminoles.com

Responsibilities

Provide clinical counseling (individual, couples, group) and performance enhancement services for student-athletes with a wide range of presenting concerns. Complete pre-participation mental health screenings, intakes, and emergency assessments according to established policies and procedures. Facilitate student-athlete access and transition to appropriate mental health providers for ongoing pharmacological and longer term or specialized behavioral therapies when appropriate. Conduct performance consultations with individual student-athletes and teams.

Work within an integrated healthcare model – Effectively consulting with Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Nutrition staff, Strength and Conditioning staff, Academic Advisors, and Learning Specialists. Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff. Ensure client confidentiality and maintain ethical and legal guidelines as required by the State of Florida. Ability to accurately interpret and adhere to NCAA rules, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Florida State University and the Department of Athletics policies, and Florida licensure-related statutes.

Develop and provide outreach presentations to student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff on topics surrounding student-athlete psychological well-being, academic success, mental performance, and emerging team needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Licensed or license eligible in the State of Florida (Chapter 490, F.S. or Chapter 491, F.S.) to provide direct mental health counseling. (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHCI). License to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in mental health or closely related field (e.g. social work, counseling psychology, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, or relevant coursework) from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in working with special student populations in a clinical or counseling setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a complex, cohesive team setting.
• Experience in working with the specific needs of athletes and in consulting with athletic trainers, physicians, dietitians, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, academic learning specialists and other athletics staff.
• Previous counseling experience with the college student population and/or experience working with collegiate student-athletes.
• Knowledge of traditional college student developmental needs and an awareness of student-athlete intersecting identities.
• Knowledge or experience in providing mental performance improvement services to athletes in a collegiate or high-level sports setting.
• Experience in solving problems, dealing with crises, and managing sensitive information.
• Experience and/or knowledge related to psychological counseling and assessment.
• Recognized commitment to multicultural competencies and practices.
• A commitment to the promotion of mental wellness and team building within an athletic department.

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

The Department of Sports Medicine requests that your application include a cover letter, resume/vita and contact information for three professional references.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

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