Job description

**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time, Mental Health Clinician/ Sport Psychologist position. This position will deliver clinical and sports psychology services to student-athletes with the goal of enhancing the personal, academic, and athletic success of each student-athlete. The successful candidate will have a collaborative approach and provide consultation, and educational outreach services to athletes, coaches, and the athletic department staff. The position is housed within the Sports Medicine Department and is designed for an individual who thrives in environments that are fast paced, innovative, and rapidly growing. The position reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. This position is responsible for providing both mental health and mental performance services to St. Thomas University's athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual, short- and long-term, multicultural-competent mental health counseling for athletes with diverse presenting concerns in the athletic department.
• Engage in identification of, treatment planning and referral of athletes who require a higher level of or specialized mental health care.
• Function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary sports medicine team including athletic trainers, team physicians, psychiatrists, and sports dietitians.
• Provide education and outreach to athletes, coaches, and other athletics staff on mental health and well-being.
• Provide consultation to athletic department staff, including coaches, administrators, and academic counselors.
• Develop and support various initiatives to promote overall athlete health, resilience, and wellness in coordination with various campus groups as appropriate.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to athletes, coaches, and staff utilizing discretion and in accordance with procedures, laws, and ethical codes.
• Provide sport psychology team sessions, presentations, outreach, and workshops to athletic teams and student-athlete leadership groups.
• Participate in case management, peer consultation, athletic staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Maintain excellent record keeping and exhibit strong communication skills.
• Comply with all applicable National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) regulations in the performance of job duties.
• Maintain a team oriented growth mindset, and a willingness to support the team in times of need.
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., assist with administrative activities, etc.). Some unconventional hours may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Master's degree from an APA-accredited Counseling or Clinical Psychology program
• Current Florida license or ability to obtain FL license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to adapt to complex situations and work independently.
• At least 1-3 years of post-graduate experience providing mental health services preferred.
• Clinical experience with young adults.
• Strong generalist with knowledge and experience in providing mental health counseling to athletes.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to initiate and foster relationships with athletes, coaches, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise required to provide multicultural-competent clinical services and work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise required to proficiently conduct, document, and evaluate individual, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach.
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record system and keep accurate records.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally with multiple stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a university counseling center.
• Eligible to be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
• Ability to present to groups, and strong public speaking skills.
• Strong crisis intervention experience, preferably with athletes.
• Completion of APA-accredited internship.
• Knowledge and experience in consulting with athletics department staff, including coaches, administration, academics, sports medicine, and sports nutrition.
• Knowledge, training, and experience in working with athletes with eating and/or substance use concerns, injuries, and performance-related issues.
• Knowledge and experience in providing performance-enhancement services to athletic teams.

Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)
• Therapy notes system: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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