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Sports Counselor/Psychologist

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 22, 2022

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Sports Counselor/Psychologist

Classification Title
Senior Counselor

Department
Counseling Services

Posting Number
P220447

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/39531

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Counseling Services department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a sports counselor/psychologist with specific interest & experience in providing counseling to student athletes who are experiencing personal and academic concerns. In collaboration with the Division of Athletics, the sports counselor/ psychologist will ensure that mental health issues of student-athletes are being addressed in a timely manner, stay apprised of national trends, and will use this data to inform interventions and to educate student athletes, coaches, and staff.

Responsibilities will include:
  • performing individual, group and couples counseling
  • providing consultations with faculty and staff on student issues
  • facilitating presentations on mental health topics for a diverse student population
  • providing on-call and crisis intervention.
  • may provide supervision of graduate students in psychology, social work, and mental health counseling.
We recognize the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About Student Life
As a member of Student Life, you will join service professionals, all driven by one shared set of values designed to help ensure students’ well-being, create a safe and supportive environment and promote student success. In Student Life, growth is a shared passion. We aim for excellence, thinking big and going bold. We pursue our goals tenaciously while stewarding the student experience. We build communities and advance diversity in all forms. We encourage discovery and celebrate success.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidate must currently have or will attain a New York State psychology license or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) status, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC ) status within 18 months of the date of hire.
  • Experience required: Two years of clinical experience working with young adults (18-25 years) or adults (25+ years).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two years of University Counseling Center experience.
  • Received supervision hours towards certification by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
  • Experience working with high performance athletes, preferably in the collegiate setting.
  • Experience in working with an ethnically and culturally diverse client population and a strong understanding of Athletics culture.
  • Significant experience working with individuals with persistent mental illness.
Physical Demands

Salary Range
$61,000 - $73,000

Type
Full-Time

Campus
As Assigned

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Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Jillian Battaglia

Contact's Title
Staff Assistant

Contact's Email
jb348@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-3048

Posting Dates

Posted
12/21/2022

Deadline for Internal Applicants
01/04/2023

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
07/06/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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