Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness - Job at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness

Boone, NC

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Position Title	Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness
Working Location (City, State)	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	098891
Department	Special Projects-120010
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or related field and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina. Experience providing clinical services and outreach programming to student-athletes.
License/Certification Required	Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or related field and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications	Generalist clinical skills assessing a wide range of disorders and pathology. Commitment to providing culturally responsive clinical services and outreach programming to historically underserved populations Interest and experience providing clinical supervision to doctoral and master's level trainees. Experience providing consultation in a university setting and building collaborative relationships with coaches, trainers, and other Athletics Department staff. Experience with the assessment and treatment of eating disorders, ideally with student-athletes in a high-performance environment. Certification in mental performance consultation (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) or completed educational requirements for CMPC and eligibility to sit for certification exam within one year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Responsibilities in the Athletics Department: 60% direct service Caseload with an emphasis on consultation fully dedicated to athletes and athletics needs (therapy, consultation, care coordination) (24) Regularly scheduled observation and enhanced availability for impromptu consultation, rapid assessment, and brief interventions at team practices, team talks, via presence at the training room, weight room, and competitions (3-4) Scheduled Mental Performance workshops/team talks, meeting visiting recruits, executive coaching, injury clinic, psychoeducation, and staff in-service trainings as it pertains to athletics & mental health. (3) Maintained working relationships with designated teams. Travel when appropriate and requested. Bi-weekly consultation with the Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness 1 on 1 until licensed and institutional knowledge is deemed proficient Administrative work, meetings, & problem-solving responsibilities such as policy development for athletes with eating disorders or serious mental illnesses, vetting external providers for referral, serving on coach hiring committees, acting as a liaison/consultant with faculty/staff partners (i.e., athletic training, registrar office, student well-being committee, academic advisors, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) compliance office), regarding the unique and difficult athlete specific issues and duties of athletes/coaches. (4) Estimated Total hours per week 35 in athletic spaces 4.5 days a week with flexibility to document and shift time as needed for frequent evening/weekend obligations /occasional team travel obligations Responsibilities at Counseling Center: Weekly Staff Admin and clinical meeting (2) Bi-weekly consultation with the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services 1 on 1 Potential for peer supervision group every other week when not scheduled to meet with the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services if pursuing licensure. (1) Work as a supervisor and consultant for matched doctoral interns. Leads the sport psychology training specialization track out of the university's Counseling Center. Attend monthly Eating Concerns Treatment Team as athletics representative Gain and maintain foundational training for App State's Counseling Center-based mental health systems, Electronic Medical Records campus partners, & emergency protocols (2) Provide didactics 1-2x per semester for matched interns pertaining to topics related to their sub-specialization and student-athlete mental health. Participate in bi-weekly sport psychology team which is available to all staff for consultation or education pertaining to working with high performers. Takes part in emergency phone coverage rotation each semester Estimated Total Hours per week 4- 5, in the counseling center for half a day a week max and would not require a permanent office space)
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Varies
Number of Hours Per Week	40+
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position	Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	11/08/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	01/02/2024
Proposed Date of Hire	06/03/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name	Scott Crothers
Search Chair Email	crotherss@appstate.edu
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Posting Number	201501296P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

40+

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Varies

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

Open