POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Position responsibilities:
Psychological Services:

• Maintains regular office hours for clinical appointments and intakes designed for intercollegiate
  student-athlete population
• Serves as initial point of referral for mental health services for student-athletes and as a liaison
  to the Counseling Center
• Serves on the Wellness Committee
• Assist with initial assessment
• Develops and/or modifies treatment/performance plans and counsel individual student-
  athletes, charts clinical progress, and provides follow-up care as required
• Consults with co-treating providers (i.e., psychiatric, trainers, medical, nutrition), for an
  integrated service, as appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality, professional boundaries, and practices competently, as defined by the
  Commonwealth of Virginia
• Crisis intervention
• Attend Counseling center staff meetings and serve on committees
• Collaborates in Counseling Center efforts to provide services in new and creative ways.
• Adheres to NCAA and/or agency standards regarding case management, documentation, and parameters of service, including occasional availability for emergency response or outreach during non-traditional hours of operation

Performance enhancement consultation and services:

• Consults high performance teams, coaching staff, and student-athletes regarding sports
  performance
• Collaborate on student-athletes develop and provides programming and training for student
  athletes, coaches, and staff
• Conducts outreach and workshops on performance enhancement
• Consults and engages with established athletics mental health resilience program.
• Provides education and training to student athletes and Athletics staff regarding athlete mental
  health
• Periodically attends sports practices and home events
• Conduct periodic needs assessments

ABOUT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

VCU is a public, urban university with just under 30,000 students located on two campuses in the capital city of Richmond, VA. University Counseling Services has an APA-accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology and a multidisciplinary training program. The multidisciplinary staff of UCS includes full-time clinicians from the fields of psychology, social work, and counseling. For additional information about Virginia Commonwealth University and UCS, visit our web site at https://counseling.vcu.edu/. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in mental health related field required and two years providing mental health services to student athletes in an educational environment. Demonstrated contextual and cultural understanding of elite sport systems and individuals essential. Clinical/prevention experience in the areas of eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and experience providing psychological skills training. Eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia within one
year of hire required. 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, as well as an understanding of and commitment to diversity issues in the delivery services is also required. We seek someone who is collaborative in nature, practices good self-care, and possess the ability to manage a challenging workload while promoting a positive atmosphere and healthy relationships.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 A clinician who has experience working with diverse groups of students and female identified athletes.

COMPENSATION

$90,000 - $100,000

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Application review will begin August 21, 2023 and the position is open until filled. To apply, electronically please submit your letter of interest and current vita to 

https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4132?c=vcu.

For additional information about Virginia Commonwealth University and UCS, visit our web site at 

https://counseling.vcu.edu/. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.