"Part-Time Mental Health Contractor - Seahawk Mental Health & Performance"

The UNCW Athletics Department is seeking a licensed Master's level mental health professional to provide part-time, contract-based clinical services to student-athletes. This role focuses on enhancing mental health, performance, and overall well-being through individual counseling, group/team workshops, well-being programming, and collaboration with athletic staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with collegiate students/student-athletes and a strong understanding of the unique challenges they face.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, culturally competent mental health counseling to student-athletes.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, coaches, sport performance staff, and admin to support holistic care.
• Facilitate workshops and psychoeducational sessions on topics such as stress management, performance anxiety, identity development, and resilience.
• Assist with annual student-athlete mental health screenings.
• Devise relevant mental well-being initiatives and programming for student-athletes.
• Provide psychoeducation to coaches on pertinent topics to student-athlete well-being.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Refer student-athletes to campus or community resources when appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations and departmental meetings as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active licensure in the state of North Carolina (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably with adolescents or young adults.
• Experience working with student-athletes or in a collegiate setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and student-athlete culture.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Work Hours: Flexible scheduling - Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Anticipated Hiring Range: $30 per hour