Licensed Athletic Counselor, Multicultural Focus

Requisition Number: 49766
Location: Boulder
Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 26-Jul-2023
Date
Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder Athletic department encourages
applications for a Licensed Athletic Counselor with a Multicultural Focus! This position will assist the Director,
Associate Director, and Assistant Director in the delivery of general psychological services to student-athletes as well as provide
consultation and training to coaches, athletic department staff, and student-athletes within the realm of psychological services and
diversity, equity and inclusion.
For this position, we are seeking candidates whose background, expertise and dedication reflect the work
within and among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) student-athletes, and understand the impact that experiences of
marginalization, inequality, and prejudice can have on student-athletes, and are experienced in therapy, consultation, and outreach to
address, and/or minimize this impact.
Part of this role will focus on engaging athletic and campus colleagues in developing relationships
and programming to engage and improve BIPOC student-athletes’ experiences in athletics and on campus. Staff from both the Center for
Psychological Health and Performance and within athletics will partner in this work and it is intended as an ongoing team effort. This
position will partner closely with the athletic department’s Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Council; and campus’ Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement. Additionally, the Athletics Counselor will
have experience in diversity and inclusion programming and clinical expertise in working with traditionally under-resourced populations. The
University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to
contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American
Universities (AAU)-and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region-our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities
through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to
establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key
Responsibilities Will Be

Clinical:

• Responsible for assessing and treating common psychological issues such as
  anxiety/depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, sexual trauma, and personality disorders.
• Provide consulting and
  outreach services to coaches, athletic trainers, academic staff, and other administrative personnel regarding the psychological well-being
  of individual student-athletes and team members.
• Serve as a resource for diversity and inclusion work within the department,
  including participation in ongoing cultural outreach efforts.
• Work closely in collaboration with team physicians regarding
  appropriate NCAA documentation as well as making medication recommendations for disorders/disabilities.
• Participate in
  student-athlete pre-performance physical examinations by introducing behavioral health and how to access services.
• Identify
  psychological and performance education outreach needs and offer relevant programming.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency
  services in situations involving individual student-athletes or teams within the athletic department.
• Provide consultation to
  administration and/or medical staff regarding crisis or treatment recommendations as appropriate.
• Medical staff consultation,
  interdisciplinary management, and treatment team participation as needed.
• Engage in required treatment consultation with community
  providers for student-athletes.
• Develop and implement individual performance optimization consultation sessions to
  individuals.
• Deliver team sport psychology sessions, including developing and delivery of program specific to sport and their
  student-athletes.
• Provide coach consultation regarding mental health, team dynamics, and high-performance best practices for
  respective programs.
• Contribute to the development of an environment for team members and student-athletes that is healthy, safe,
  equitable, and culturally sensitive.
• Attend assigned team practices, competitions, team events, and travel as
  needed.
• Participate in special assignments and other committees as assigned to support the development of best practices and
  high-performance programs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the needs of the department.

Diversity,
Equity, and Community Engagement:

• Engage with athletic department and campus colleagues, as well as our various teams in
  athletics, developing relationships and programming to engage and improve BIPOC student-athletes experiences in athletics and on
  campus.
• Increase engagement of student-athletes using PHP services, specifically within under-utilized communities within CU
  Athletics.
• Identify psychological, diversity and inclusion educational outreach needs in the athletics department and offer relevant
  programming to staff and student-athletes.
• Serve as a resource for diversity and inclusion work within the athletics department,
  including development and implementation of ongoing cultural outreach efforts.
• Liaise with the athletic departments Diversity and
  Inclusion Staff, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and campus Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement and Office of DEI.

Administration:

• Develop and manage relationships with organizational units that can assist and/or improve the
  mental health services provided to BIPOC student-athletes.

Medical Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Evaluate the
  effectiveness of diversity, equity, and community engagement, and make necessary adjustments and improvements.
• Participate in
  continuing education and professional association activities related to performance of job functions and the maintenance of
  skills.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and develop programs related to
  expertise.
• Represent the University of Colorado Boulder and the CU Department of Athletics at University, State, Regional, National,
  and International conferences and/or meetings, as assigned.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Understand and align
  with state statutes governing the ethical provision of psychological care, as well as those rules governing the Athletic Department,
  University, PAC-12, and the NCAA.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and remain current on rules and regulations of the NCAA and
  the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding banned drugs and restricted substances, particularly NCAA by-law 16.5.2. (g) &
  (h).
• Adhere to the APA Code of Ethics and statues of the State of Colorado.
• Adhere to principles stated in the Athletic
  Departments Mission Statement and promote loyalty to the mission by all staff and student-athletes under their supervision.

What You Should Know

• This position works 100% from campus.

What We Can Offer

• The salary range is
  $65,000 – $80,000 annually.
• Additional Compensation Details:
• Relocation is available within department guidelines.
  Additional Athletics benefits include: Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee
  Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement,
paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers
an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work. Doctorate degree
  may substitute for experience.
• At least three years of clinical experience and licensed as a counselor or social worker, OR
  license-eligible and ability to obtain license in the State of Colorado within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience in
  multi-cultural counseling and work with clients from a diverse set of backgrounds and under-resourced communities.

What You
Will Need

• Ability to treat clients across various spectra, including: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity,
  ability, and economic status through a social justice lens.
• Excellent clinical skills with sensitivity and humility to equity and
  inclusion.
• Multicultural competence and humility, and expertise in trauma-focused therapeutic approaches, and trauma-informed
  care.
• Proven dedication to social justice and inclusivity in a multicultural learning environment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us
   how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may
request references at a later time.
Please apply by July 26, 2023 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted
via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Licensed-Athletic-Counselor-Multicultural-Focus/49766

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