The Iowa State University Athletics Department has an opening for a Mental Health Clinical Therapist. The Sport Medicine staff are dedicated to the growth and development of student-athletes through providing holistic mental health care, prevention education, and sport psychology services. As a department, we recognize and value the unique experiences of being a student-athlete and are committed to providing quality mental health care during students’ time of participation at ISU.
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping clients with their mental health and wellbeing, who value collaboration, and who enjoy providing in-person, on-sight care and mental health services. This position includes case management duties, crisis support, group and individual counseling, and outreach programming. No two days are the same.
What you’ll do:
Provide clinical services such as assessment, treatment planning, individual, team, and group counseling services, psychoeducation, and case management.
Conduct psychological, substance abuse, and eating disorder assessments and treatments.
Make appropriate referrals to other professionals and community resources as appropriate.
Write progress reports and complete required documentation as required by Iowa law.
Participate in recruiting visits for assigned prospects to talk about ISU mental health and wellness services.
Research and develop educational materials and prevention presentations.
Provide crisis intervention.
Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.
The successful candidates will possess strong case management, compassion, counseling, communication, and problem-solving skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability to meet with students during evenings or weekends, and in crisis situations as needed.
Licensure through the Iowa Department of Public Health must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, which may include a master’s internship. Licensed to provide clinical services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing counseling services in a university setting and specific to competitive athletes. Direct understanding of athletics culture and environment. Experience evaluating and treating complex disordered eating cases. Skill in large volume case management.
Application Instructions:
To view full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobs.iastate.edu/. All applications must be submitted on-line in Workday by June 22nd to guarantee consideration.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
The Iowa State University Cyclones are an NCAA Division I FBS athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference. Iowa State began competing in intercollegiate athletics in 1892 and currently sponsors 18 sports. ISU Athletics strives to unite the university community and be a source of pride for all constituents by consistently demonstrating high levels of academic and athletic performance along with professional conduct by its staff and student-athletes.
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