Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Well-Being

Job Purpose:

The University of Wyoming is hiring a second mental health provider to our student-athletes. This position will deliver clinical services to the student-athlete population (approximately 400 student-athletes). Job responsibilities include conducting individual mental health counseling and mental performance support, group and team supports, consultation and training to coaches, sports medicine staff and other athletic department staff; participating on interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with athletic administration in the creation of  prevention programming and serving on various departmental/campus committees/working groups. The position will report to the Director of Student-Athlete Well-being. The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with high ethical standards and who will exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, MWC, University, and departmental rules regulations. We especially invite diverse applicants and those who have experience working with diverse, underrepresented, and intersecting identities and backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Providing and coordinating a high level of counseling, crisis support, and care to student- athletes who seek well-being and mental performance assistance.
  
• Compliance with HIPPA, state/federal laws, and professional ethical standards of mental health care.
  
• Providing evidence-based, trauma and culturally informed, short-term counseling support for student-athletes.
  
• Support teams with a portfolio as a liaison. Duties include attending practices, competitions and student-athlete related meetings and activities when appropriate, provide presentations and workshops as needed for teams across areas of mental health, team-building, leadership, and performance enhancement.
  
• Collaboration with the Primary Care Physician/Medical Director, sports medicine staff, registered dieticians, coaches, athletic staff, Title IX Office, Student Affairs and other allied healthcare professions to support student-athletes;
  
• Supervising assigned interns or graduate assistants (when licensed/applicable); Performing other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor; and
  
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends (when necessary).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. Post-degree individuals in need of supervised experience towards licensure will be considered. The athletics department will support steps towards licensure (e.g., fees with applications, requisite examinations).
• Experience/interest in working with student-athletes, teams, and a fast-paced athletics environment.
  • Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Official Vehicle Policy found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/car-rental-services/official-vehicle-policy/ovp.pdf required.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills contributing to successful programming and advocacy initiatives.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist (LP). https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/professionals-1/Provisional-Applications
• Two years experience working with athletes (youth, amateur, collegiate, national, and/or professional).
• Competence (experience, knowledge, skills) working with diverse populations, including BIPOC, AAPI, international students, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, ability status, and different faith backgrounds.
• Large group experience including presentations, workshops, or group counseling.
• Experience/interest with developing and implementing prevention and training programs. Our university currently implements Green Dot violence prevention, and Mental Health First Aid across campus. We have staff in athletics that are currently trained in both and provide support across campus.
• Experience working with disordered eating and body image concerns (individual or group promotion/prevention).
• Experience supporting survivors of sexual assault/abuse/violence including resourcing, treatment of trauma, advocacy, and coordination of care.
• Experience in working with individuals experiencing addictions, including substance abuse prevention/intervention, harm reduction, and support.
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, executive functioning difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Interest/past training in psychological or neuropsychological assessment for ADHD, learning disorders, and mental health concerns (e.g., Conners’ CPT, WAIS, WIAT, WMS, D-KEFS)
• Growth-oriented and willingness to accept feedback.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills related to building relationships with students and coaches.
  

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:  Cover letter, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references. 

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Hiring Statement:    UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.  We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377, or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

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