About the role#
The University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics Department is seeking a pre-licensed mental health professional to join our team as a Casual Hire Intern. This part-time, on-site role focuses on the mental health and wellness of student-athletes. You will work under the supervision of a licensed UH Athletics mental health professional to provide direct support and counseling services.
What you'll do#
- Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy services to student-athletes.
- Assist athletes with stress, anxiety, depression, injury rehabilitation, and life transitions.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for emotional, academic, and behavioral concerns.
- Triage referrals and collaborate with the broader healthcare delivery team.
- Maintain accurate patient mental health records while adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
- Educate athletic department personnel and student-athletes on mental health topics.
- Build collaborative relationships with coaches, administrators, and campus offices.
- Perform duties as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.
- Ensure all activities comply with University, NCAA, and conference regulations.
- Advise the Director of Athletics regarding potential policy violations.
What you'll need#
- A Master's or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE accredited), a Doctorate in Psychology (APA accredited), or a Master's/Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling from an accredited institution.
- Must be a pre-license candidate eligible for supervision by a licensed professional.
- Working knowledge of professional standards, ethics, HIPAA, and FERPA.
- At least one year of experience providing mental health services to athletes at a collegiate, professional, or elite level.
- At least one year of experience providing mental health services to students at the university level.
- Experience practicing individual or group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of the unique stressors faced by Division 1 athletes.
- Experience diagnosing common mental health disorders and treating eating disorders.
- CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, temporary (not to exceed 15 hours per week).
- This position requires a successful background check.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public research university located in Honolulu. It was founded in 1907 and serves as the flagship campus for the University of Hawaii System. The institution offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum and maintains a large research program. It employs over 6,500 people.
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