Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance

Description for Job:   IRC34061

Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance

Athletics

Location:  New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance Specialist provides clinical leadership, direct services, and program oversight within Tulane University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director, Behavioral Health & Performance, this position is responsible for managing the delivery of comprehensive mental health services to student-athletes. The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance ensures high-quality, evidence-based care while collaborating with internal and external partners to promote student-athlete wellbeing, resilience, and performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to protect confidentiality and meet all ethical standards associated with the practice of psychology within a university counseling center context • Strong clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and sport-performance concerns.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of students, faculty and staff

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Description for Job:   IRC34061

Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance

Athletics

Location:  New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance Specialist provides clinical leadership, direct services, and program oversight within Tulane University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director, Behavioral Health & Performance, this position is responsible for managing the delivery of comprehensive mental health services to student-athletes. The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Performance ensures high-quality, evidence-based care while collaborating with internal and external partners to promote student-athlete wellbeing, resilience, and performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to protect confidentiality and meet all ethical standards associated with the practice of psychology within a university counseling center context • Strong clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and sport-performance concerns.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of students, faculty and staff • Ability to effectively utilize an electronic medical records system

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders, including students, families, coaches, administrators, and healthcare providers.

• Knowledge of developmental trends and concerns of undergraduates, as well as graduate and professional students

• Ability to engage in an ongoing pursuit of self-knowledge and understanding of own personal factors affecting clinical work

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology  • Current Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC, LCSW or other mental health therapist license recognized by the State of Louisiana (or the ability to obtain within 30 days of the start date) 

• Experience working with an athletic population 

• One year of clinical experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and interest in working with multicultural issues and students with diverse identities. • Experience in developing and delivering case management to high-profile athletes and their families. • Prior experience working with NCAA Division I student-athletes or high-performance/elite athlete populations. • Certification or advanced training in sport psychology, trauma-informed care, or performance enhancement strategies. • Experience in administrative leadership, program development, or interdepartmental collaboration.

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

 

This position will close on the date it is filled

 

Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

 

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