Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Clinical Services to Student Athletes

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Job Title:

Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Clinical Services to Student Athletes

Salary/Grade:

 $80000

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Summary:

  The Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Clinical Services to Student Athletes: (1) performs the duties of a mental health clinician, providing multi-culturally informed clinical services to Miami University students; training and supervisory services to mental health trainees; and consultation services to faculty, staff, students and parents; (2) provides expert clinical services specifically to meet the needs of student athletes, from a position largely embedded within the Department of Inter-Collegiate Athletics (ICA); and (3) coordinates the development and delivery of psycho-educational programming to ICA students, staff, and coaches on topics central to the mental health needs of student athletes following best practice guidelines outlined by the NCAA.  

Duties/Physical Demands:

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Job Title:

Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Clinical Services to Student Athletes

Salary/Grade:

 $80000

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Summary:

  The Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Clinical Services to Student Athletes: (1) performs the duties of a mental health clinician, providing multi-culturally informed clinical services to Miami University students; training and supervisory services to mental health trainees; and consultation services to faculty, staff, students and parents; (2) provides expert clinical services specifically to meet the needs of student athletes, from a position largely embedded within the Department of Inter-Collegiate Athletics (ICA); and (3) coordinates the development and delivery of psycho-educational programming to ICA students, staff, and coaches on topics central to the mental health needs of student athletes following best practice guidelines outlined by the NCAA.  

Duties/Physical Demands:

Provides multi-culturally informed psychological services (i.e. individual and group counseling) to Miami University students presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns; and makes referrals to other specialists as appropriate. In collaboration with, and from a position predominantly embedded within, the Department of Inter-Collegiate Athletics, leads the process envisioning, developing and coordinating the implementation of the clinical, consultative, and programming services of Student Counseling Service to student athletes, staff, and coaches within ICA. Intervenes in crisis and emergency situations of a mental health nature with students, including after hours on-call responsibilities. Consults with faculty, staff, students, families, and other professionals regarding the mental health needs of students. Following the NCAA guidelines for Mental Health Best Practices, the Coordinator also works to maintain currency in the latest trends in the field of sport psychology and keeps the staff of the SCS educated and informed as to best practices in serving the mental health needs of student athletes and the consultative/psycho-educational needs of the staff and coaches of ICA. Initiates and responds to requests to provide psycho-educational programming to various groups within the university community, with emphasis in ICA. Provides clinical supervision and training for staff, psychology interns within the SCS APA-accredited psychology internship-training program, and other trainees commensurate with the clinician’s licensure status. Maintains clinical records and provides clinical documentation and communication with external practitioners as necessary for ethical clinical treatment. Assumes responsibility for other assignments such as serving on divisional, Student Life, ICA, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program and licensure as a psychologist within the first year of employment  

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology• Independent clinical licensure in Ohio • Experience working in a college counseling center• Experience working with high performance athletes within a college or university setting• Ability to provide clinical supervision to psychology postdocs and psychology interns  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in mental health counseling/therapy • Experience in crisis assessment/management/intervention, short-term treatment, and confidentiality requirements • Demonstrated skills in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple clinical situations and to coordinate these efforts as a part of a multidisciplinary team• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues• Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to multicultural issues/social justice and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals, standards and ethics• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (at least two references should be current or former clinical supervisors).  

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.   As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes  

 

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