Position Summary
The
Counseling Services department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a
sports counselor/psychologist with specific interest & experience in providing counseling to student athletes who are experiencing personal and academic concerns. In collaboration with the Division of Athletics, the sports counselor/ psychologist will ensure that mental health issues of student-athletes are being addressed in a timely manner, stay apprised of national trends, and will use this data to inform interventions and to educate student athletes, coaches, and staff.
Responsibilities will include:
- performing individual, group and couples counseling
- providing consultations with faculty and staff on student issues
- facilitating presentations on mental health topics for a diverse student population
- providing on-call and crisis intervention.
- may provide supervision of graduate students in psychology, social work, and mental health counseling.
We recognize the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages.
About Student Life
As a member of Student Life, you will join service professionals, all driven by one shared set of values designed to help ensure students’ well-being, create a safe and supportive environment and promote student success. In Student Life, growth is a shared passion. We aim for excellence, thinking big and going bold. We pursue our goals tenaciously while stewarding the student experience. We build communities and advance diversity in all forms. We encourage discovery and celebrate success.
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University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidate must currently have or will attain a New York State psychology license or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) status , or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) status within 18 months of the date of hire.
- Experience required: Two years of clinical experience working with young adults (18-25 years) or adults (25+ years).
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of University Counseling Center experience.
- Received supervision hours towards certification by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
- Experience working with high performance athletes, preferably in the collegiate setting.
- Experience in working with an ethnically and culturally diverse client population and a strong understanding of Athletics culture.
- Significant experience working with individuals with persistent mental illness.
