Athletics Mental Health & Performance Clinician

Job Description:

The Athletics Mental Health & Performance Clinician works with both the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team and the Sport Psychology Department to provide psychological support and mental skills and performance coaching to varsity student-athletes primarily via individual sessions and also group or team-based sessions as appropriate. The Athletics Mental Health & Performance Clinician will work collaboratively with varsity student-athletes, the Sport Psychologist, the Wellness & Performance team in Athletics, and the CAPS team to foster a supportive, caring, and high-performance environment for student-athletes at Brown. This role will focus on enhancing mental well-being, resilience, and mental performance, with a commitment to holistic care and support for all varsity student-athletes at Brown.

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week role with a 10-month (academic year) assignment.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling (LMHC) or Social Work (LICSW) required, with a focus or specialization in sport psychology or experience working with collegiate student-athletes.

• Experience in individual counseling or coaching for student-athletes at the collegiate level, with a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by athletes and collegiate student-athletes.

• Strong knowledge of mental performance strategies (e.g., mindfulness, goal setting, visualization, cognitive-behavioral techniques, relaxation techniques, etc.).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including athletic staff, coaches, medical, and counseling professionals.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a broad population of student-athletes and staff.

• Commitment to supporting all student-athletes who seek care and demonstrated experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage sensitive information and situations, and respond to mental health crises as needed.

• Current license (or license eligible) to practice in Rhode Island.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience working within NCAA collegiate athletics or similar high-performance environments.

• Training or certification in sport psychology, mental performance (e.g. CMPC), or similar certifications.

• Knowledge of current trends, practices, and research in sport psychology, mental performance, mental health, and sports performance.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, please visit here for further information.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-07-22

Job Posting Title:

Athletics Mental Health & Performance Clinician

Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.