Posting Date:
07/16/2024
Closing Date:
08/15/2024
Job Information/Description:
The Counselor Therapist at Cornell Health's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) embedded in Athletics and Physical Education (A&PE) serves as a member of a multidisciplinary service team with primary responsibility for ameliorating mental health conditions and related issues typically experienced by student-athletes engaged in competitive intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I level. The A&PE embedded clinical provider reports directly to the Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and maintains a close collaborative relationship with the Senior Deputy Director of Athletics for the Student-Athlete Experience in A&PE. Physically located within the athletics department, this role provides single session therapy, short-term individual counseling, group workshops, and referral and outreach programming services, as well as additional services as needs arise. The Counselor Therapist serves as a point of contact for mental health education and prevention strategies across the Athletics department, and will consult with coaches, trainers, staff, and parents regarding student-athlete mental health issues.
Success Factors
• Shares Cornell Health's commitment to providing timely mental health access to varsity student-athletes.
• Respects Cornell Athletics’ expectations to listen, lead, and love – and practices the departments’ standards of operating in ways that are collaborative, attentive, respectful, dependable, inclusive, and optimistic.
• Maintains curiosity and willingness to learn the evolving values, culture, training, and educational approaches to working with NCAA Division I student-athletes.
• Works collaboratively with professionals from different healthcare, athletics, academics, and student support services.
Required Qualifications:
• Masters or Doctorate in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or related clinical field; with 3 – 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed in New York State as a social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist or psychologist within 12 months of hire
• Strong interest in entrenching clinical services within the culture of collegiate athletics, sports performance, and team dynamics.
Though not required, it is highly desirable that candidates possess:
• Training and experience as a Sports Psychologist or in high performance settings,
• Board Certification in Sport Psychology and/or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC),
• Experience working with athletic trainers, coaches, and athletics administrators, and
• Experience in college or professional student mental health and/or working with college-aged individuals or graduate student populations.
Additional Information:
For additional information on this exciting role or to apply go to:
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Generalist-Counselor-Therapist—Athletics-Sport-Psychologist_WDR-00046914
Only those who apply through the link above will be considered. This is a full-time, 12-month position. There is no visa sponsorship available for this position. For full consideration, applicants are to clearly identify completed degrees and licensure within their resume and cover letter.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.