Mental Health Clinician – Athletics

Merrimack College seeks a Mental Health Clinician – Athletics Support position

The Counseling Center at Merrimack College seeks a full‑time Mental Health Clinician – Athletics Support to provide clinical services to undergraduate and graduate students, and to support the psychological well‑being of student athletes. The position reports to the Director of the Counseling Center and collaborates closely with Athletics, coaches, trainers, and athletics administration.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm.

• Provide culturally aware individual clinical services, including intake assessment, crisis intervention, and individual counseling to students presenting with concerns related to psychological, academic, or athletic functioning.
• Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the College’s Athletics Department to develop best practice mental health care for student athletes.
• Participate in staff peer consultation, staff meetings, and individual consultation with the Director regularly.
• Collaborate with Wellness Education and Athletics support staff to develop and provide team workshops on topics related to mental health, stress reduction, athlete identity, overall wellness, sport performance, leadership, injury, etc.
• Serve as a member of the College’s CARE team by attending weekly CARE meetings and providing consultation support to act as liaison with the Athletics Department.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of NCAA mental health best practices and promote programs and interventions that support mental health best practices at the individual and organizational level.
• Provide routine risk assessments and referral for hospitalization or other specialized care as needed.
• Conduct training or other psycho educational outreach to community members as requested and time permits. Provide annual training on mental health related topics to Athletics’ coaching staff and administrators.
• Provide consultation and/or education to families, college staff, or community providers regarding clinical care of students as appropriate while maintaining ethical competency around confidentiality.
• Provide supervision to our masters level graduate fellows and clinical interns as experience and licensure allows.
• Serve on relevant campus committees to provide perspective on current needs of our students.
• Maintain clinical documentation using electronic medical records software and client confidentiality in accordance with Massachusetts law and professional ethical principles.
• Participate in staff meetings and department meetings as needed.
• Regularly attend Athletic games and staff meetings as needed and able.
• Represent the Student Affairs division at college events and activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Master’s or Doctorate in an appropriate mental health field (psychology, social work, counseling, etc.).
• CMPC certification preferred.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in Massachusetts within 6 months of hire preferred.

• Excellent skills in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, performance enhancement services with individuals and teams, crisis management, and consultation with coaches and administrators of sport programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with multiple campus constituencies.
• Comfort with risk assessment and referral for hospitalization or specialty care.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Possess understanding of the unique mental health experiences of collegiate athletes.
• Excellent record‑keeping practices; knowledge and attunement to ethical and legal issues in clinical treatment within an institutional setting.

• Experience in higher education desired.
• Experience working with collegiate athletes desired.
• Experience with late adolescents/young adults desired.
• Experience and interest in supervising interns is a plus.

We welcome applicants who currently possess, or will soon obtain, one of the following credentials: LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD.

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