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Athletic Clinical Counselor

Athletic Clinical Counselor

Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY, United States
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Athletic Clinical Counselor

Who We Are

We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following :

Named one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse Magazine.

Serving a highly diverse student body (click here () for more information).

Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.

Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

Click here () for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications :

For Social Workers : A Master of Social Work degree (foreign equivalent or higher). LCSW license in New York State or eligible for NY licensure within 6 months of hire.

For Licensed Mental Health Counselors : A Master of Mental Health Counseling degree or related discipline. LMHC license in New York State or eligible for NY licensure within 6 months of hire.

Four (4) years of full-time experience in counseling. Experience in a collegiate or professional athletic setting.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in sports psychology. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) education and credentialing. Experience in athletic counseling or sports performance mental health. Experience within a Division 1 athletics department. Experience as a college athlete. Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).

Brief Description of Duties :

The Stony Brook University Sports Performance Counselor supports the Stony Brook University Athletics Department's mission by providing comprehensive mental health and performance psychology services to student-athletes. This position will provide clinical counseling and performance-based consultations, team talks, and education to promote the emotional well-being, athletic performance, and overall personal development of student-athletes.

Responsibilities also include crisis intervention, outreach programming, and contributing to a culture of wellness and inclusion within the athletics community.

This role requires specialized expertise in sport psychology, cultural competency, and the ability to support a diverse student-athlete population. Working closely with diverse stakeholders, the individual ensures the holistic development of student-athletes to achieve their athletic, academic and personal goals.

Clinical

Provide individual and group clinical counseling services to student-athletes, addressing concerns that affect students' athletic performance and other areas of their lives.

Help athletes, sports teams, and coaches mentally prepare for competition.

Collaborate with coaches, athletes, and teams to develop mental strategies for improving focus, managing stress, and sustaining motivation throughout competitive performance.

Participate in crisis intervention and after-hours on-call coverage as needed.

Complete all clinical documentation per CAPS policy and procedure, and follow NY state rules and regulations.

Training and Programming

Work closely with coaches and athletic trainers to develop plans to enhance an athlete's mental resilience and overall well-being.

Facilitate evidence-based interventions (e.g., Team talks, etc.) to strengthen team dynamics, improve communication, and foster a supportive, high-performing team culture.

Contribute to the yearly education event sponsored for the student athletes.

Manage day-to-day operations and provide supervision to the "Beyond the Game" Athletics peer education program.

Administration

Coordinate a clinical schedule that ensures student athletes receive high quality and prompt care.

Oversee the coordination of referrals and care with clinical counselors and team physicians.

Complete records punctually according to record keeping / report writing, CAPS policy & procedures required by legal and ethical regulations.

Assess an athlete's mental response to their sport in practice and team environment.

Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics Mental Health.

Divisional and Campus Partnerships

Participate in Athletics Department staff meetings.

Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.).

Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and / or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of your individual unit / department (i.e. campus wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).

Collaborate with divisional and campus partners including, but not limited to CAPS, Student Accessibility Support center (SASC), and Student Support team.

Campus Events

Work with University partners to incorporate student athletes into campus initiatives and events.

Actively participate in a range of outreach and prevention programs such as "BTG", injury support group, and SBU 101 courses.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

Special Notes :

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position : This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work / remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume / CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA () .

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here () .

Visit our WHY WORK HERE () page to learn about the total rewards we offer.

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Job Number : 2503181

Official Job Title : : Counselor

Job Field : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department / Hiring Area : : Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Variable Shift Hours : : 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. :

Posting Start Date : Sep 12, 2025

Posting End Date : Oct 5, 2025, 10 : 59 : 00 PM

Salary : : Commensurate with experience

Appointment Type : : Term

Salary Grade : : SL3

SBU Area : : Stony Brook University

Req ID : 2503181

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