Staff Counselor, Athletics Focus

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Position Details

Job Title

Staff Counselor - Wellness Center

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

Staff Counselor - Wellness Center

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Position Number

8102609

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

WELLNESS CENTER

Location Code

WELLNESS CTR LSC (03830A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides high quality counseling and psychological services for Loyola student-athletes enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.—Provides initial visit intakes, group counseling and brief individual psychological counseling focused on student-athlete success.—Maintains clinical records and necessary statistics of psychotherapeutic and other client contacts in compliance with legal and ethical standards and best practices.—Consults with psychiatrists in conjunction with prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication for psychotherapy patients.—Consults with parents, physicians, coaches, athletic-trainers, faculty/staff when appropriate, in order to provide quality care to students-athletes.—Makes referrals to off-campus therapists, clinics, and hospitals, when appropriate.2. Provides athletics performance consultation to student-athletes-Has knowledge and familiarity with NCAA Division 1 Athletics culture- Has knowledge and familiarity with, and will abide by, NCAA Division 1 Athletics rules and regulations-Has understanding of psychological issues related to injury and rehabilitation in competitive athletes-Experience teaching mental skills training (e.g. imagery, motivation, relaxation, concentration) to individual student-athletes and/or teams3. Provides crisis management services to student-athletes, as needed.—Provides crisis and risk assessment, urgent and emergent counseling services as needed.—Develops safety plans and facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as necessary.4. Provides outreach and consultation to students-athletes, coaches, athletic-trainers, and other athletics staff.—Conducts outreach and other student learning and wellness programs, as requested—Provides consultation and education for coaches, administrators and staff regarding student-athlete well-being, academic success, athletic performance, and emerging team needs.—Participates in campus-based mental health initiatives organized by Wellness Center such as suicide prevention programs.—Stays current on relevant research and best practices regarding psychological services to the college student-athlete population.5. Participates in regular Wellness Center staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service/professional development training.—May serves on Wellness Center and/or Student Development and university committees by request or as appointed by the Director of the Wellness Center or the Director of Counseling.—Develops didactic and psychoeducational presentations to groups inside and outside of the Wellness Center—Organizes and presents in team meetings and clinical case conferences to Wellness Center staff members based on areas of specialty and clinical expertise.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field, with demonstrated experience and skill in mental health and /or other outreach work required. —minimum of 4 to 6 years of supervised experience with a college or young adult population required.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working with a variety of disciplines, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.- Experience in working with adolescent and young adult groups and competence in developmental and related issues common in the college age population.- Willing to work with therapy dog.-Has knowledge and familiarity with NCAA Division 1 Athletics culture- Has knowledge and familiarity with, and will abide by, NCAA Division 1 Athletics rules and regulations-Has understanding of psychological issues related to injury and rehabilitation in competitive athletes-Experience teaching mental skills training (e.g. imagery, motivation, relaxation, concentration) to individual student-athletes and/or teams- Ability to work evening hours as occasionally required—In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate would also have a background in the treatment of some of the issues common with the college student population, including eating disorders, mood disorders, first psychosis, trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, first generation college students, and/or LGBT+ issues. Facility with integrative models of brief psychotherapy, familiarity with college populations or previous experience in a college counseling center, and experience with crisis management also preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Licenses: For master’s level clinicians, LCSW or LCPC preferred (will consider exceptional candidates with LSW or LCP if eligible for LCSW/LCPC upon completion of required supervision hours); for doctoral applicants, license or license-eligible as a State of Illinois psychologist preferred (will consider degreed applicants seeking to obtain licensure).

Computer Skills

Familiarity with basic office software suites required; experience in using or ability to learn electronic medical record system

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Yes

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

12/15/2023

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 4 to 6 years of supervised experience with a college or young adult population?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

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