Working/Functional Title Student-Athlete Wellness Counselor Position Summary CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES – RESPONSIBILITIES + Provide Mental Health Consultation to athletes + Implements intake and/or screening procedures + Promotes health, wellness and safety for athletes + Performs characteristic duties of a counselor, social worker or psychologist. + Refers, consults and collaborates with athletic trainers, team physicians and psychiatrists. + Develop mental health programs and services that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion + Completes University requirements, including POE, Title IX, and HIPAA. + Ensures that University, NCAA, federal and state policies, procedures, and/or regulations are followed. + Maintains secure and electronic medical records along with confidentiality of medical records. COMMUNICATIONS – INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Interacts with: + Student athletes + Athletic Trainers + Team Physicians + Psychiatrists and other health care providers + Coaches RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HEALTH-SAFETY OF OTHERS This position has responsibility for the health and/or safety of others. Responsibilities include arranging timely and appropriate mental health services for student athletes. IMPACT ON PROGRAMS – SERVICES – OPERATIONS Athletes and coaches will use these services to help the performance of the individual athlete and team. The impact on wellness of the athlete and performance of the team WORK ENVIRONMENT Standard office environment and presentations in a variety of settings. Hours may include evenings and weekends Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Desired Degree Masters Minimum Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a degree in Counseling, Clinical or Sports Psychology, or Mental Performance Consulting with three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience with elite athletes. Experience with development and delivery of mental health programming. Licensure or Certification that is required of their Credential. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS + May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. + Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position. + This position requires or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period: knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet. Required Application Materials + Cover Letter + Resume Review of Applications Begins On 01/03/2025 Website WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.