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Department
Clinical Services
Time Type
Full time
Work Modality
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.
Summary/Objective
Job Description:
The Sports Clinician promotes the academic, social, and emotional well-being of student athletes by providing assessment, time-limited individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, referrals, and participation in rotation of after-hours emergency coverage. The Sport Clinical is an employee of the American University Center for Well-Being and is embedded in the athletics department where 85% of their responsibilities will be performed. The Sports Clinician also provides training and supervision using an integrative orientation for clinical trainees in a graduate level psychology program (including an APA-accredited internship); and participates in activities throughout the university. The person in this position adheres to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or other relevant licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of hire.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Department
Clinical Services
Time Type
Full time
Work Modality
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.
Summary/Objective
Job Description:
The Sports Clinician promotes the academic, social, and emotional well-being of student athletes by providing assessment, time-limited individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, referrals, and participation in rotation of after-hours emergency coverage. The Sport Clinical is an employee of the American University Center for Well-Being and is embedded in the athletics department where 85% of their responsibilities will be performed. The Sports Clinician also provides training and supervision using an integrative orientation for clinical trainees in a graduate level psychology program (including an APA-accredited internship); and participates in activities throughout the university. The person in this position adheres to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Direct Clinical Services: Provides direct clinical services, such as individual or group counseling, crisis intervention, intakes, and consultations, in order to assess and address the emotional concerns of student athletes, promote a supportive and knowledgeable community with regard to mental health issues, and facilitate student athletes’ connection to the support or treatment they require. Additionally, design and implement individual sport psychology strategies related to sport and performance specific skills, and mental health crisis intervention.
- Consultation and Outreach: Provides training and outreach programs/services to student-athletes. Develops and presents various workshops for multiple audiences including but not limited to individual teams, all student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. Leads educational sessions for coaches, staff, and student-athletes related to best practices and industry-leading programming. Coordinates usage of web-based app used for mental health screening and as a resource tool for Student-Athletes used in part to adhere to NCAA standards around mental health screening for all athletes.
- Sports Performance Services: Provides consultation and evidence-based performance interventions to decrease performance anxiety and other mental health issues that affect sports engagement. Provides assessment and execution of skills to maximize performance.
- After-Hours Emergency Coverage: Provides after-hours emergency coverage as required.
- Clinical Training and Supervision: Provides clinical training and supervision to graduate student clinicians, including individual or group supervision, and seminar presentations. Participates in other activities related to the clinical training programs of the Center, such as trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation.
- Professional Participation: Participates in program development, review and development of policies and procedures, staff meetings, and other activities affecting the efficient and effective functioning of the Center. Participates in Center, division, or university committees or task groups. Participates in activities related to university employment, such as HR training and the performance management process. Participates in peer supervision, professional development, or other training to develop and refine professional skills and knowledge. Participates in CARE meetings – and or other collaborative meetings between all sports performance areas. Works with academics & Head Coaches focusing on Student-Athlete action items to holistically improve performance in the classroom, community and competitive arena.
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- Championing Customer Needs
- Thinking Broadly
- Building and Supporting Teams
- Full-time
- 35 hours full-time
- $76,000 - $86,000/year
- Master's degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling, psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or related field required. Licensed to practice as an independent practitioner in the District of Columbia at the time of hire
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or related field required. Licensed to practice as an independent practitioner in the District of Columbia at the time of hire.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Current state licensure or eligible for state license upon hire.
- Excellent personal qualities and skills (e.g. oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical) that enable effective interaction with athletic staff, sport medicine staff, colleagues, administrators, faculty and student-athletes.
- Strong commitment to, and training in, working with culturally diverse individuals.
- Self-motivated and disciplined, flexible and able to respond well to change and to intervene in mental health crises.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team and to case manage referrals to campus and community partners.
- Knowledge of NCAA, and industry rules and regulations.
- Maintain industry standard certifications, licensure, CEU’s, etc.
- Experience working with Division I collegiate (and/or elite) athletes.
- APA-accredited doctoral training program and internship preferred.
- AASP certified as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) preferred.
- Training and experience in alcohol and substance abuse assessment and treatment preferred.
- Experience with clinical mental health programming for student-athletes and coaches preferred.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team preferred.
- Experience with Titanium Software System preferred.
Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or other relevant licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of hire.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.