Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG193023EP

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG193023EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Performance Psychology

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with nights and weekends as needed

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Athletics

About the Department

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. The Sports Medicine Department is responsible for providing medical care for student athletes.

Essential Job Duties

The Assistant Athletic Director (Assistant AD) for Mental Health and Performance Psychology (MHPP) will fulfill duties and responsibilities related to leadership and administration, providing professional mental health and performance psychology services to student-athletes, providing outreach and consultation services, providing specialized crisis intervention and follow-up services, and providing administrative as well as clinical supervision for staff and trainees (as appropriate).This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and the University Counseling Center. Essential Duties and Functions: Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight of department day-to-day and future operations. Manage and supervise MHPP department staff, including but not limited to: role delineation, departmental objectives, performance evaluations, and professional development plans. Develop a strategic plan for the advancement of mental health and performance psychology services for student-athletes in keeping with the University and Athletics Department’s mission and vision. Assist in developing and maintaining the operating budget based on strategic goals and using fiscally responsible practices. Facilitate higher level of care services for emergency mental health presentations when appropriate to support campus and sport reintegration efforts. MHPP Service Provision: Engage in counseling-related activities including, but not limited to, maintaining counseling records, referrals, and managing various organizational aspects of counseling cases. Maintain a clinical caseload of individual and team counseling and sport psychology services to student-athletes. Manage baseline testing and intake assessments to inform individual psychotherapy, health and behavior interventions, and performance consultations. Serve as point of contact for teams and facilitate team workshops based on empirically supported sport psychology principles. Outreach and Consultation: Collaborate with the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA), Campus Health Services, and the University Counseling Center to identify shared objectives and overlapping needs. Develop relationships with internal and external community partners to improve access to needed services. Deliver workshops and perform post-service delivery evaluations. Administrative: Consult and collaborate with members of the Pack Performance team, team physicians, coaches, and administrators. Collaborate with Student-Athlete Engagement and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) programs and initiatives related to mental health and well-being. Assist with providing supervision to pre-doctoral interns, and individuals seeking clinical licensure and/or certification as a mental performance coach as outlined by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), if applicable. Other: Coordinate and maintain good standing with licensure and accreditation organizations. Understand and ensure compliance with relevant NCAA, ACC, and NC State University policies and procedures and create a culture of compliance through actions and words. Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in counseling or related field from an institution of higher education. Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of North Carolina or license-eligible with the ability to practice in the state of North Carolina within 6-12 months of hire.

Other Required Qualifications

Experience working collaboratively in a mental health setting Candidate must possess strong clinical skills and experience handling crises.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience utilizing a time-limited model of care. Experience working with Division I athletic departments. Experience working in a university counseling center.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical mental health counselor, clinical social worker) in North Carolina. Completion or progress towards Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

11/20/2023

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to attach resume, cover letter and separate document with contact information for 3 professional referenes.

Position Details

Position Number

00103502

Position Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

Non-Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & Development

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?

   • NCSU Website
   • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Radio / Television Advertisement
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please list your professional certifications and licenses.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Master's degree in counseling or related field from an insitution of higher education?

   • yes
   • no

2. * Are you a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of North Carolina or license-eligible with the abilit to practice in the state of North Carolina within 6-12 months of time?

   • yes
   • no

3. * Please detail completion or progress towards Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * The NCAA requires disclosure of certain relationships between potential employees and student athletes and their families as well as recruits and their families. Please check if you are any of the following:

   • A parent/legal guardian of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A relative of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A high school/ college coach who works with football or basketball (men’s or women’s).
   • A strength coach or personal trainer who works with a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • None of the above.

2. * If you checked any of the boxes above (except, None of the above box), please provide details below.

(Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Contact Information for References 3. Resume/CV Optional Documents