Senior Counselor, Athletics Specialist
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: University Counseling Center
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Dec 13, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 49984
Position ID:: 183853

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Counselor (SL-4)

Salary: $72,000 - $80,000

Binghamton University's Athletics Department and University Counseling Center (UCC) seek a full-time, 12-month renewable position with benefits for a counselor providing mental health counseling and outreach services to Division I student-athletes. This is a generalist position with strong preference for candidates who have interest and experience working in a collegiate athletics setting. Duties of the position include short-term individual and group counseling, outreach and psychoeducation, crisis counseling, initial assessment, and consultation and liaison relationships with Athletics staff.

The focus will be on a range of generalist mental health concerns with primarily student-athletes, including issues such as stress and anxiety, personal or relationship concerns, depression, mild to moderate mental health issues, and developmental or academic concerns. There will also be both clinical and outreach focus on student-athlete specific issues such as: sports performance, injury rehabilitation, and student-athlete identity development. While the position is primarily clinical, this position will provide substantive outreach and psycho-educational workshops to student-athletes and athletics staff.

The UCC's mission is to enhance the psychological well-being of our students so they can take full advantage of the educational opportunities at the University. The successful candidate will join a wonderfully dedicated and dynamic team, and will have the opportunity to do meaningful work serving a rewarding and diverse student athlete population. The UCC is deeply committed to providing support, advocacy, and culturally responsive services. UCC supports its clinicians engaging in flexible clinical approaches with high quality individual supervision and team-based peer consultation. The Athletics Specialist will work collaboratively with welcoming and engaged Athletic staff, trainers, and coaches as well as with the interdisciplinary team in the Health and Counseling Department. We welcome diverse staff identities, and we offer opportunities and support for early career professionals as well as more experienced clinicians.

This position will report directly to the UCC with a dotted line reporting to Athletics. All clinical staff positions involve some administrative duties and roles. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or related clinical field.
• Licensure to practice in New York, or eligibility for licensure to practice in New York by start date. This could include eligibility for a limited permit or being in final year of doctoral supervision toward licensure.
• Generalist clinical skills and experience in assessing and intervening with a range of disorders and presenting concerns. Experience or willingness to use a brief therapy model.
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and challenges of the college student-athlete population. Strong interest or experience in working with athletes, coaches, or athletic teams.
• Strong multicultural awareness, knowledge, responsiveness, and skills to work with culturally diverse student populations.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload in a dynamic environment while completing appropriate charting and administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, giving presentations, and leading group discussions.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to collaborate. Ability to handle spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advance planning.
• Team-oriented, "user-friendly" approach to students and university staff.
• Availability and willingness to participate in occasional evening or weekend activities.

Preferred:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience or knowledge. Please articulate any preferred qualifications you have in your cover letter:

• LCSW credential, LMHC, or Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field. ABD's will be considered; post-doctoral supervision for licensure can be provided.
• Experience as a collegiate student-athlete or coach.
• Experience with psychological issues related to student athletes such as performance enhancement, athletics consultations, student athlete identity development, and/or injury and rehabilitation in competitive athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, including adherence to professional, legal ethical and professional standards endorsed by licensing organizations.
• Experience in a higher education counseling center and/or with young adults in a clinical setting.
• Active participation in relevant professional organizations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

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Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

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