Student-Athlete Mental Health Counselor

EXPIRED

Department:

UCF Athletics

As a Student-Athlete Mental Health Counselor within UCF Athletics, the position will serve in a leadership capacity in the mental health / wellness of student-athletes representing 16 NCAA Division I sports within UCF, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. In this capacity, the recommended candidate will use their knowledge / skills / abilities to offer guidance to individuals, coaches and groups dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being.

Responsibilities:

Department:

UCF Athletics

As a Student-Athlete Mental Health Counselor within UCF Athletics, the position will serve in a leadership capacity in the mental health / wellness of student-athletes representing 16 NCAA Division I sports within UCF, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. In this capacity, the recommended candidate will use their knowledge / skills / abilities to offer guidance to individuals, coaches and groups dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being.

Responsibilities:

In collaboration / consultation with university medical professionals and student-health partners, position observes, identifies / assesses, diagnoses, advocates, and develops / implements treatment strategies (including referrals where appropriate) for student-athletes counseling working with individuals and groups to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Examine Issues including substance abuse, anger management careers, depression, relations, self-image, stress, and suicide. The counselor will also help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight. Serves as an active responder to individuals in crisis situations and provides intervention where appropriate.

Student-athlete education

In collaboration with coaches and student-athlete care team, position researches best practices / protocols and develops / implements educational programming towards the advancement of mental health and wellness initiatives impacting student-athletes

Performance enhancement

In collaboration with sports coaches and sports performance coaches, meets with student-athletes / teams in the development and implementation of mental training activities / strategies towards performance enhancement.

Minimum qualifications:

Master’s Degree in preferably in Mental Health Counseling from a program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida. Prefer minimum two (2) years counseling experience working with student-athletes or related populations. Strong attention to detail and communication (written / verbal) skills also preferred.

Due to the nature / scope of athletics and athletics events, position often requires work on evenings, weekends, and holidays, in addition to occasional travel.

As a UCF Athletics staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Note: The person selected for this position will be employed by the UCF Athletics Association, Inc., which is a direct support organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.

UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity of thought and fosters an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all members of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

As a member of the Big 12 Conference, we aim to provide the best services for our student-athletes and experiences for our fans. We are committed to enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University of Central Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 innovative institutions in the country. We strive to be Florida’s pre-eminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as Orlando’s Hometown Team.

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.