Associate Athletics Director, Counseling & Sport Psychology

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The Associate Athletics Director, Counseling and Sport Psychology is a functional support position within the Health, Wellness, and Performance Department. This person is responsible for assisting in the developing, coordinating, and administering of all aspects of a Division I sport and clinical psychology program that serves approximately 425 intercollegiate student athletes. This position is responsible for the comprehensive behavioral health services for all student-athletes.

The person in this position is responsible for abiding by all SCU, WCC, and NCAA regulations and assisting to ensure departmental compliance.

Provide individual and group psychological services to student-athletes, including initial evaluations, interventions, and overall treatment planning on psychological issues most salient to student-athletes.

Demonstrate competence with delivery of services related to clinical issues experienced by student-athletes including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood concerns, eating disorders, grief, suicidal ideation, sexual identity, family crisis, issues related to transition into and out of college, academics, injury, burnout, conflict, interpersonal relationships, social challenges, personal conduct, distress tolerance, stress management.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary athletic department team (athletic administration, coaches, team physicians, sports medicine, sports performance, academics, compliance, registered dietitians, and other university personnel).

In conjunction with the sports medicine staff, manage referrals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for student-athletes needing outside services (team physician, in-patient care, etc.). Adhere to all medical directives from the team physician.

Offer performance enhancement counseling and education with individuals and teams related to skills needed for optimal performance.

Provide professional consultation and outreach to Santa Clara University coaches, staff, and student-athletes regarding issues impacting student-athletes, including but not limited to: body image & disordered eating, other mental health concerns, psychological response to injury, student behavior, and behavioral decision-making in order to enhance the departmental climate for student success.

Contribute to the development and delivery of educational programming on mental health issues and wellness topics, including but not limited to: transitioning in and out of the university, athlete identity, interpersonal relationships, cultivating resilience and perseverance, healthy striving and stress management.

Actively participate in scheduled team and/or department wellness meetings.

Work in conjunction with university Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) when appropriate for case management of student-athletes.

Participate in new student orientation, welcome back meetings, and any other athletic department/university programming by introducing psychology services, topics, and staff introductions.

Maintain confidentiality of all patient, SCU Sports Medicine, CAPS and Cowell Center information at all times.

Oversight of staff in the Athletics Counseling & Sport Psychology unit

Develop programs, policies, and procedures.

Develop a working relationship with behavioral health personnel on campus and in the Bay Area.

Maintain current and accurate documentation as it relates to medical cases using the department’s Titanium software.

Develop appropriate screening protocols for student-athletes.

Work within an established budget to create, monitor, and maintain appropriate…