Sports Behavioral Health Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number

A822P

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number

A822P

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Job Position Title

Sports Behavioral Health Specialist

Department

Athletics

Immediate Supervisor Title

Director of Athletics

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

None

Union

None

Status

Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

36.25

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

52

Advertised Rate of Pay

Discussed during interview

Position Summary

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist.

The candidate would be expected to: Assists in providing holistic behavioral health and wellness support related to performance improvement of student athletes, including services focused on response to injuries, rehabilitation, compliance, communication, team building, identity and career transitions. This position reports to the Director of Athletics for day-to-day operations and overall administrative supervision, in addition this position will consult with the Sport Psychologist and the Counseling and Preventative Services Department related to emerging concerns and patterns presenting within the student-population.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

A complete list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required Skills or Software

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately, Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence, Basic Knowledge of MS Word 2016, Basic Knowledge of MS Excel 2016

Required Years of Experience

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications

Master's degree

Other Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling psychology, psychology, clinical social work or a related field.

Knowledge of the developmental and adjustment issues relevant to student-athletes.

Direct experience in assessment of and in the treatment of behavioral health, preferably related to mental performance coaching.

Must be able to maintain and work evening and weekend office hours on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date

07/29/2024

Closing Date

Tools and Equipment

Tools and Equipment

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Job Duties

Job Duties

| Duty |
Assists in providing holistic behavioral health and wellness support related to performance improvement of student athletes, including services focused on response to injuries, rehabilitation, compliance, communication, team building, identity and career transitions. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Consults with Sport Psychologist related to behavioral and mental health conceptualization of student presentation. Also, consults with Counseling and Preventative Services Department related to emerging concerns and patterns presenting within the student-population. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Reviews with Counseling and Prevention Services’ staff and Consulting Sports Psychologist on a bi-weekly bases or more frequently about treatment plans and goals related to behavioral health and wellness, including clinical evaluations, referrals, etc. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Supports the University in maintaining its established mental health policies and protocols. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Promote individual performance and team success by creating educational workshops and events. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Works with members of the coaching staff, athletic training/sport performance personnel to ensure collaborative and comprehensive approaches to supporting the college athlete’s well-being. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Consults with student athletes, teams, coaches, and athletics’ staff for various resources related to emerging holistic behavioral health and wellness needs. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Provides opportunities for student-athlete group sessions in areas such as; international transitions, new student-athlete integration, injured student-athletes and collaborating to establish support plans for student-athletes with mental health conditions/challenges. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Conducts, in collaboration with Athletic Training and Counseling and Prevention Services’ staffs, behavioral health & wellness screening to appropriately assess, support, triage, and refer student-athletes to appropriate campus services. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Ability to maintain precise record-keeping and confidential documentation of sessions with student-athletes, coaches, and contacts. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Adhere to all University, NCAA, Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), and Northeast Conference (NEC) rules and regulations. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in counseling psychology, psychology, clinical social work or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you possess knowledge of the developmental and adjustment issues relevant to student-athletes?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have direct experience in assessment of and in the treatment of behavioral health, preferably related to mental performance coaching?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you able to maintain and work evening and weekend office hours on occasion?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have basic-level knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Where did you hear about this job opening?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References Optional Documents

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