Mental Health Clinician

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Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for the Department of Integrated Behavioral Health. This position is responsible for the assessment, triage, and provision of comprehensive clinical mental health services tailored specifically to the unique, high-pressure environment of student-athletes.

• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to student-athletes
• Conduct mental health screenings, manage crisis interventions, and design immediate safety or treatment plans.
• Serve as the designated Integrated Behavioral Health contact for specific athletic teams.
• Consult directly with coaches, athletic trainers, and staff regarding student-athlete mental health, using high-level discretion to balance communication with clinical confidentiality.
• Coordinate care with sports medicine, psychiatric providers, and off-campus specialists, managing referrals and follow-ups.
• Develop and deliver targeted mental health training, stress management workshops, and wellness initiatives for teams and staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in compliance with university, state, and federal laws.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and assist with the supervision or mentorship of interns and trainees as needed.

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, mental health counseling, and crisis management.
• Understanding of college athletics culture and the unique needs of the athlete population.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple team needsindependently.
• A solid understanding of boundaries and professional ethics.
• Ability to problem-solve, handle sensitive information and nuanced situations.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary interdepartmental team.
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, coaches, and staff and use high level discretion.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work well with a diverse group of clients.

• Master's degree (or higher) in Counseling or related discipline.
• Licensure:
  Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or related discipline or has the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Experience (can include an internship) providing mental health counseling and performance enhancement services to athletes, preferably in a university or college counseling center setting.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential or progress toward it.
• Experience with specialty areas such as substance misuse and disordered eating.
• Experience working in competitive athletic environments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Mental Health Counselor
- Senior Professional, this position requires:

Master's Degree6+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

If filled as Mental Health Counselor
- Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Master's Degree3+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background…