Senior Counselor- Athletics

Texas State University,

Dept of Athletics & Counseling Center
 
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Last Posted:

Tue, Nov 19th, '24

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

Currently available with a negotiable start date. Preferred start date January/February 2025.

Last Updated:

Tue, Nov 19th, '24

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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  • Full Time

The position provides services and programs in support of the emotional/psychological and personal well-being of intercollegiate athletes and provide consultative services to the Department of Athletics. This position will be housed in a location convenient to student athletes, will report to the Senior Associate Athletics Director and the Counseling Center Director (or their designees), operate within the processes/guidelines of the Department of Athletics and the NCAA, and will abide by Counseling Center policies and procedures.

  • Time-effective personal counseling (individual and group)
  • Initial clinical assessment & triage
  • Crisis intervention
  • Outreach programming
  • Consultation services and training with coaches, medical staff, and athletic administration
  • Maintain an awareness of and ability to work within NCAA policies
  • Exhibit an ability to navigate complex professional and administrative roles while maintaining strong professional relationships
  • Clinical training & supervision, as available
  • Clinical assessment
  • Administrative duties (including staff and committee meetings)
  • Professional development/continuing professional education
  • Adhere to ethical codes of conduct and services
  • Provide services within a high demand/fast paced setting
  • Conduct services in-person or via a secure virtual platform.
  • Provide liaison and/or embedded services for a campus department
  • Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• A strong Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State University, employees gain access to work in one of the best public universities in the country and the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful towns.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System (TSUS)

University Description

Texas State University is a four-year, comprehensive doctoral granting public university with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. Texas State is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been classified as a High Research University.  The main campus is located in San Marcos and the Health Sciences campus is located in Round Rock.

For more University information please visit:  About : Texas State University (txstate.edu) 

Region Description

San Marcos is located in the Texas Hill Country at the mouth of the San Marcos River. The city offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, art, music, shopping, and community service. Also, San Marcos is located between Austin and San Antonio; the outskirts of these cities are within a 15–30-minute drive. Both of those cities also have major airports that offer service and connections to various destinations.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other clinically related field eligible for independent practice of mental health services.
  • Possess or be eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker in Texas(required to engage in independent practice of mental health services in Texas) following requirements as stated by Texas BHEC. Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 503 and 505.
  • 5 years of Post Master’s clinical experience (or equivalent) within a higher education setting or with a similar aged population; may include doctoral practicum experiences, pre-doctoral internship or postdoctoral residency.
  • Experience in providing crisis intervention services.
  • Experience providing consultation services.
  • Experience developing and providing prevention related programming.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • If license eligible, license must be obtained within 24 months of start date. License must be maintained in good standing to remain eligible for employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of 6 years of post Master’s clinical experience (or equivalent) in a higher education counseling setting or with a similar adult population, may include doctoral practicum experiences, pre-doctoral internship or postdoctoral residency.
  • Experience working with the specific needs of student athletes.
  • Additional training and/or certifications related to sports psychology or counseling and/or athletic performance.
  • Experience consulting with sports medicine professionals, coaches, and other athletics staff.
  • Interest/experience providing services to populations working in high-performance programs/professions.
  • Experience with athletics performance-based interventions and measurement processes/techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
  • Experience providing services to First Gen student populations;
  • Ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting.
  • Experience providing skills-based interventions (e.g., CBT, I-CBTDBT, etc.)
  • Possess interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor.
  • An awareness of the importance of life balance.
  • Commitment to the developmental approach to student services.
 
COMPENSATION

Competitive range

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants must attach the following materials to their electronic application: 1) a letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chairperson highlighting relevant experiences and fit with the position requirements and preferred qualifications; 2) a current vita/resume; and 3) contact information (including e-mail addresses) for at least four professional references.

Applicants must respond to the Supplemental Questions included in the online application.

Occasional evenings and infrequent weekend coverage as needed for athletic consultation needs, prevention programming and high priority campus situations.

For questions regarding the online application process, contact Talent Acquisition (talent@txstate.edu) For questions regarding the position, contact Lynne Reeder (blr137@txstate.edu).