Assistant Director of Student Athlete Mental Health and Performance

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Position Summary:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Athlete Mental Health and Performance - Boca Raton, FL

This position has a joint reporting line to the Director of CAPS and Deputy Athletic Director. It is fully embedded in athletics, providing therapy, outreach, crisis, and consultation services to student athletes. Develops and recommends policies relating to the client care and treatment programs. Coordinates the development, implementation, and interpretation of operating procedures. Recommends operating budgetary needs for assigned areas of responsibility.

The Assistant Director of SAMHP will provide access to quality mental healthcare by assessing and treating mental health concerns which may include, but are not limited to stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use disorder, identity concerns, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. Additionally, the Director of SAMHP will work with student-athletes, teams, and coaches to enhance athletic performance. They will also serve as a primary consultant to the athletic department on student-athlete mental health, providing trainings and outreach programs to staff and students, and developing policies that best serve student athlete mental health.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide multimodal treatment and interventions to emerging adults.

• Provide clinical services including the provision of the following: triage; assessment measure; individual counseling; didactic/ experiential group interventions; consultation; and crisis intervention.

• Develop and execute mental health institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Identify educational outreach needs and relevant programming.

• Work with members of the coaching and athletic training staff to ensure collaborative and comprehensive approaches to supporting the college athlete’s wellbeing.

• Comply with all Florida Atlantic University, FAU CAPS, FAU Athletics, American Athletic Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relat...

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/comm...

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution and the completion of APA approved psychology internship by start date. Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist within 12 months of hire in the state of Florida.

Salary:

$95,000 -$105,000 per year

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Student Affairs: Counseling and Psychological Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nights and weekends as necessary.

Application Deadline:

2024-02-26

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.