Description

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services primarily to student-athletes for a range of mental health concerns, including assessments; prevention and crisis services; individual, group, and relationship therapy; intake services; and diagnostic functions. Utilizes specialized techniques to foster student-athlete development, remediate mental health problems, promote positive mental health, develop individual treatment plans, and support academic and athletic success. Supports outreach programming and provides consultation to staff, faculty, parents, and students. Provides education to athletic teams, coaches, and staff throughout the year. Provides on-call emergency coverage as needed. Participates in and contributes to professional development activities; prepares reports and performs associated administrative duties.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. 

Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Licensed Professional Counselor
Job Family Health Professionals
Job Sub-Family Behavioral & Mental Health
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Required Licensure/Certification LPC or LMFT or CAADC or LCSW
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Minimum 2 years experience required. Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred.
Work Schedule Varies
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable