POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.
http://www.toursanmarcos.com/
https://hill-country-visitor.com/