Staff Counselor, Athletics

Mental Health Clinician - Athletics The Mental Health Clinician for Athletics reports to the Director of the Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS). The primary function of the position is to serve the mental health needs of student-athletes on the University of Tulsa (TU) campus through direct provision of clinical services. This position will be embedded in the TU athletic department and operate with the support of the broader athletic department to include coaches, trainers, academic services, and administrators. Clinical services that will be provided for this position include providing individual, couples, and group forms of therapeutic intervention for TU student-athletes. Additionally, duties would include providing psychological assessments as needed, psychoeducational programming, and outcome assessments for TU student athletes. This position will rotate with other CAPS professionals in after hours on call coverage to provide crisis response. While direct therapeutic services are not offered to staff or faculty, this position provides general clinical and non-clinical consultations to staff and faculty members in the TU athletic community. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES: Serves as initial point of referral for mental health services for student athletes. Maintains regular office hours for clinical appointments, consultations, and intakes designed for the TU intercollegiate student athlete population. Provides individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, and skills-based groups. Conducts clinical interviews and initial consultations with student athletes. Develops and/or modifies individualized treatment approaches for student-athletes. Facilitates training, outreach, workshops, and community engagement in conjunction with the TU athletic department. Provides psychoeducation and training for student athletes and athletics department staff regarding student athlete mental health. Collaborates with athletic department staff to support and enhance student athlete wellness. Advocates for the holistic well-being of student athletes across relevant settings. Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries. Crisis intervention. Serves after hours on-call rotation with other CAPS professionals. Attends CAPS clinical meetings and other CAPS staffing obligations. Establishes liaison relationships with departments and committees on campus. Continues professional development, including but not limited to working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or international students. The position also requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills. A demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an accredited program in a mental health field, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work. 2 years of professional clinical experience. Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Work, or Licensed Psychologist or ability to obtain one of the aforementioned licenses within twelve months of hire. Demonstrated skills through training and supervised experience in intervention techniques for prevention and treatment of concerns in areas of adaptive coping, interpersonal and academic functioning, anxiety, depression, crisis management, referrals/consultations Open to learning best practices in working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or international students. Knowledge of compliance with professional laws and ethics. Knowledge of NCAA regulations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years minimum professional clinical experience post licensure. Supervisory Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Work credential. Licensure as a Health Service Psychologist in the state of Oklahoma. Two years providing mental health services to student athletes in an educational environment. Demonstrated contextual and cultural understanding of elite sport systems. Demonstrated skills through training and supervised experience in intervention techniques for prevention and treatment of eating disorders, referrals/consultations. Experience working in a college or university counseling center. Experience with provision of clinical supervision, supervising clinical interns, clinical practicum students, or college students. Strong professional interest and experience working with a diverse student population and student athletes. Interest and/or experience in providing outreach programming to student body/campus partners and the athletic department. Experience with electronic record-keeping and documentation (preferably Titanium Scheduling Software). Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or international individuals.