Athletic Counselor/Psychologist

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Athletic Counselor/Psychologist

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250687

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Athletic Counselor/Psychologist

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250687

Posting Open Date

08/29/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

09/15/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Provide mental health psychology services, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health assessments and education to student-athletes and sports programs. Provide education and prevention programming on clinical psychological issues to student athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, and other constituents. Demonstrate understanding of elite sport systems and individuals. Demonstrate experience with clinical/prevention work in the areas of eating disorders/disordered eating and interdisciplinary healthcare modalities. Will need to work some evenings and weekends depending on student-athletes’ needs and schedules.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a mental health related field and 2 years providing mental health services to students ages 16-24 in an educational environment. Demonstrated understanding of elite sport systems and individuals. Demonstrated experience with clinical/prevention work in the areas of eating disorders/disordered eating and interdisciplinary healthcare modalities. Eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, or LIMHP in the state of Nebraska within one year of hire required.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology preferred. Two years’ experience providing mental health services to student-athletes and two years’ experience providing psychological skills training for sport.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$70,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Brianna Ward, Ph.D., LP
bward@huskers.com
402-472-4618

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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