Athletics Mental Health Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

007195

Functional Title

Athletics Mental Health Counselor

Position Type

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

007195

Functional Title

Athletics Mental Health Counselor

Position Type

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city,

UNC

Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study.

UNCG

continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability.

UNCG

is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities,

UNCG

is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes.

The Athletics Mental Health Counselor will oversee the delivery of mental health services for the athletics department, as well as serve as the liaison with other university positions. This includes collaborating with the Sports Medicine department, Applied Sport Psychology graduate program and other entities to ensure a holistic approach to student-athlete development.

Position Summary

The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the administrative oversight of all mental health services within Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual will provide one on one counseling sessions to student-athletes dealing with personal and performance challenges. This individual will serve on the Intercollegiate Athletics Mental Health Support Team. This individual will be expected to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community. This individual must maintain efficient paper and electronic records. The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for overseeing the mental health support for student-athletes in the athletics program. This includes, but is not limited to, one-on-one counseling sessions, mental health educational programing and managing crisis situations. The responsibilities also include the coordination and implementation of pre-participation mental health screenings and referrals of student-athletes to the appropriate health care professionals when necessary. In addition, the position collaborates with different units on campus to increase the overall health and well-being of our student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a mental health related field

Licensed or license-eligible in the State of North Carolina as a Mental Health provider (e.g.,

LCMHC

,

LPC

,

LCSW

), or the ability to obtain licensure in North Carolina within 3-6 months

Training (e.g., degree or specialization) in sport psychology or a related field and/or 1-2 years of experience in providing sport psychology/mental performance services

Effective written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking skills; experience of managing staff and budget management

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an

APA

-accredited program or a related field

Training (e.g., degree or specialization) in sport psychology or a related field and 2-4 years of experience in providing sport psychology/mental performance services

Certified Mental Performance Consultant (

CMPC

)

Prior experience working with student-athlete populations in a Division I athletic department

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001

Job Open Date

04/09/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

10

FLSA

Exempt

Key Responsibilities

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

| Percentage Of Time | 75% | | Key Responsibility |
Mental Health Counseling | | Essential Tasks |
The Assistant Athletic Mental Health Counselor will maintain regular office hours to provide mental health counseling to student-athletes in accordance with best practices. The Assistant Athletic Mental Health Counselor will make appropriate referrals to outside medical professionals, when necessary. |

| Percentage Of Time | 10% | | Key Responsibility |
Program Administration | | Essential Tasks |
The Athletic Mental Health Counselor will be responsible for maintaining all athletics mental health policies. This individual will work closely with coaches, athletic trainers, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development. They will conduct workshops for student- athletes on various mental health topics. This individual will maintain appropriate paper and electronic records. |

| Percentage Of Time | 10% | | Key Responsibility |
Interdepartmental Collaboration | | Essential Tasks |
The Athletic Mental Health Counselor will collaborate closely with various campus entities, including but not limited to: Kinesiology Department, Counseling & Psychology Services and Nicholas A. Vacc Clinic. |

| Percentage Of Time | 5% | | Key Responsibility |
Compliance | | Essential Tasks |
The Athletics Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the policies and procedures of the University, Southern Conference, and the NCAA in the day-to-day operation of the program. The individual will also be responsible for adhering to standards of professional practice for their license. |

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

| Physical Effort | Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Sitting | | Work Environment | Inside |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Reference Letter 1 2. Reference Letter 2 3. Reference Letter 3 4. Link to Professional Portfolio 5. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

   • UNCGjobsearch website
   • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • UNC school system job board
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2. (Open Ended Question)

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