Student Athlete Therapist / Psychologist

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Athlete Therapist/Psychologist at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is responsible for providing psychological services to student athletes. This role involves direct reporting to the Team Psychiatrist and encompasses a variety of counseling services tailored to the unique needs of athletes, including crisis intervention and developmental counseling. The position is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and requires a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal counseling services to student athletes in person and via video formats.
• Implement theory and evidence-based therapy programs and services.
• Assist in drug testing for student athletes.
• Utilize technology for off-site students and trainees.
• Build community relations to establish a referral platform.
• Provide statistical reports regarding student engagement with services.
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR system.
• Participate in committees and meetings as assigned by the Team Psychiatrist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related mental health field required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a counseling or mental health setting.
• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, or equivalent.
• Experience facilitating individual counseling with clients is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in working with college populations.
• Background in working with athletes and/or high performers.
• Ability to empathize with diverse clients.
• Experience in developing, teaching, and presenting behavioral health-related classes and activity-based workshops.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on education and experience.
• Potential for professional development opportunities.