About the Opportunity
This is a temporary 20-hours-per-week position supporting student-athletes throughout the academic year (September–May). This role is not eligible for benefits.
Job Summary:
The Student-Athlete Support Counselor provides direct clinical care and support to Northeastern University student-athletes through University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) and Athletics. This on-site role includes one evening shift per week and involves brief psychological assessments, short-term psychotherapy, follow-up appointments, and triage support as needed. The counselor also makes referrals for ongoing community-based counseling, psychopharmacological evaluations, and emergency mental health services when appropriate.
The Student-Athlete Support Counselor consults regularly with Northeastern’s full-time Student Athlete Support Clinician, members of the Athletics community, including athletic trainers and coaches, to support student-athlete wellbeing, and coordinates as needed with the UHCS mental health team.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required; current licensure or eligibility for licensure (e.g., LICSW, LMHC, PhD/PsyD).
- Experience in an intercollegiate and/or professional sport setting is required.
- Experience providing brief, evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults in a university counseling center or similar setting.
- Demonstrated competency in trauma-informed assessment and intervention, including crisis evaluation, safety planning, and referral to higher levels of care.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary campus environment, including Athletics, medical, academic, and community partners.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, anti-oppressive practice, including experience working with marginalized and underrepresented student populations and fostering inclusion and belonging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clinical documentation consistent with professional and ethical standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, including experience supporting underserved, international, and first-generation college students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active independent licensure (e.g., LICSW, LMHC, Psychologist) in the state.
- Experience working in a college or university counseling center using a brief therapy model.
- Specialized experience or training in crisis intervention and in areas such as trauma, alcohol/substance use, or eating disorders.
- Experience providing outreach, psychoeducation, and/or group therapy to diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, including experience supporting underserved, international, and first-generation college students.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$45/hour