This Drexel University Counseling Center position is embedded in the Department of Athletics to provide support and outreach to our intercollegiate student-athletes. This position would primarily provide direct culturally informed psychological services to our student-athletes.
The duties of the therapist in this position include the provision of direct clinical and sports psychology services to student-athletes, including goal-focused individual therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, and workshops, as well as outreach programming and consultation. This clinician will provide leadership, oversight, and clinical expertise that enhances student-athlete success on and off the field of competition.
We are seeking a clinician who, in addition to having strong clinical skills, will provide an innovative vision and administrative leadership in supporting the mental health needs of student-athletes. This is a year-round, full-time position embedded in the Department of Athletics. This position would serve as a liaison between the Department of Athletics and the Drexel University Counseling Center and would participate in Counseling Center meetings.
Essential Functions
Psychological Services:
Maintains regular office hours for clinical appointments and initial consultations designed for the intercollegiate student-athlete population.
Serves as the initial point of referral for mental health services for student-athletes and as a liaison to the Counseling Center. Provides culturally informed direct clinical services such as individual, group, crisis intervention, and drop-ins.
Develops and/or modifies treatment/performance plans and counsels individual athletes, charts progress, and provides follow-up care as required.
Consults with co-treating providers (i.e., psychiatric, medical, nutrition), for an integrated service, as appropriate.
Partner with Administrators, Coaches, and support areas to assist in creating an environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being.
Conducts student-athlete group workshops, such as post-injury, rehabilitation, and mindfulness.
Collaborates in Counseling Center efforts to provide services in new and creative ways. Attends Counseling Center staff meetings as required.
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.
Mental Performance Enhancement Consultation and Services:
Consults the Sports performance team, administration, coaching staff, and student-athletes regarding sports performance needs and initiatives.
Ongoing active engagement as a member of the Athletics sports performance team. Provides psychoeducation and training to student-athletes and Athletics staff regarding athlete mental health.
Periodically attends sports practices and home events.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Ph.D. or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Minimum of 2 years of professional counseling experience (this may include graduate and post-graduate experience).
Must have completed an APA-accredited internship.
Licensed/eligible for PA License.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing group therapy and contributing to a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Experience/specialized training in sports psychology (e.g. extensive training, practicum, specialization track, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to working with collegiate student-athletes and in consulting with sports medicine professionals, coaches, and other athletics staff.
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