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Posting Summary

Job Title

Embedded Counselor - Athletics

Division

Student Affairs Office

Department

University Counseling Center

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Salary Range

$80,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The Embedded Counselor for athletes serves as the initial point of referral for mental health services for student-athletes and as a liaison to the Counseling Center. The Embedded Counselor will provide individual counseling, clinical assessments, group counseling, and crisis intervention to student-athletes. The Embedded Counselor develops and/or modifies treatment/performance plans, maintains confidentiality, professional boundaries, and practices competently, as defined by the State of Maryland.

In addition, the Embedded Counselor conducts outreach and workshops on performance management and on mental health topics, periodically attends sports practices and home events, conducts periodic needs assessment, and provides education and training to student-athletes and Athletics staff regarding athlete mental health.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

Providing comprehensive psychological services to Morgan State University Students (50% in the Athletic department and 50% in the Counseling Center).
Provide individual, couples, and group counseling
Provide consultation to coaches and sports medicine staff
Conducting outreach presentations and psycho sessions on mental health topics for a diverse population
Rotate on-call services with other counseling staff
Ability to provide tele-therapy services to clients
Able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Promote wellness and team building
Provide campus support, as needed, during times of campus crisis and a psychological emergency.
Ensure client confidentiality and maintain ethical and legal guidelines as required by the State of Maryland.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Educational:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, or Sports Psychology from an accredited University.

Experience:

One year of experience working in a college/ university counseling center is required. Candidates must be licensed in the State of Maryland; however, license-eligible candidates will be considered.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Candidates with a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology or in Clinical Psychology will be given preference.

The preferred candidate should be licensed to practice Psychology or Counseling in the State of Maryland. However, license-eligible candidates will be considered. If license eligible, the candidate must become licensed in Maryland no more than one year from the date of hire. The preferred candidate should also:

Have two years of experience working in a university/college counseling center
Have experience working with an ethnically and culturally diverse client population
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
Have the ability to work independently and in a team setting
Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of a traditional college-age population and an understanding of the aspects of students’ intersecting identities.
Possess an aptitude for using the Titanium EHR software system competently and an interest in the integration of technology in Counseling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Psychological and Counseling Theories:

Understanding of various therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, etc.)
Awareness of mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.)
Crisis intervention strategies and techniques.

Developmental Psychology:

Knowledge of the stages of human development, especially as they pertain to adolescents or specific groups the counselor is embedded.

Cultural Competency:

Awareness of how culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status influence behavior and mental health.
Sensitivity to diversity and understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized groups.

Legal and Ethical Standards:

Understanding of confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and ethical guidelines in Counseling.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws that apply to counseling in specific settings (e.g., schools, organizations).

Mental Health Resources:

Awareness of available community resources, support groups, and external services that may be relevant to clients.
Understanding of referral processes when a client needs specialized care beyond embedded services.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ST01482

Number of Vacancies

Job Open Date

08/18/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

09/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter three (3) professional references in the References page of the application.