Mental Health Clinician (Athletics, On-site)

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician at Georgia Tech will provide mental health and performance services to student-athletes, offering individual counseling, crisis intervention, and case management. This role involves collaboration with coaches and the athletic medicine team, as well as outreach programming to enhance the mental well-being of student-athletes. The clinician will also supervise interns and assist in administrative duties, ensuring a comprehensive support system for the athletic community.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field.
• Currently licensed in professional discipline in Georgia or able to obtain a Georgia license within one year.
• Two to three years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fully licensed in the discipline of professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other qualified discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
• Experience working with a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I student-athlete population.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant via Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
• PsyD or PhD in Psychology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial screenings/intakes/assessments and individual counseling.
• Provide individual performance enhancement counseling to student-athletes.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and management.
• Provide outreach programming to student-athletes and staff.
• Complete relevant administration duties such as policy creation and meeting attendance.
• Provide team psychoeducational sessions on performance enhancement and mental well-being topics.
• Meet with new and returning student-athletes during pre-participation physicals to assess mental health functioning.
• Work within an interdisciplinary medical team, consulting with various health professionals.
• Serve as the lead sport psychology provider for several sports teams, attending competitions and practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees