Eastern Michigan University·Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan
Provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and outreach programming to support the psychological health of student-athletes and the campus community. Consult with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, coaching staff, and administrators to develop treatment plans and support student engagement.
Title: Athletics Mental Health Therapist
PE - Professional/Technical Exempt
Pay Grade: PT 09
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Training Room
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
Provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach programming, training and supervision, consultation, and other support services to the campus community.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide short-term psychotherapy to EMU students with psychological and developmental concerns.
Consult with University personnel, parents, and others as needed in the therapy process.
Provide clinical assessments and DSM diagnoses for clinic patients.
Utilize appropriate crisis management and debriefing skills to handle individual and campus emergencies.
Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed or limited licensed therapists in Counseling and Psychological Services.
Develop and implement outreach programs to assist Eastern Michigan University students in maintaining psychological health and related behavior.
Participate in new student orientation and other programs to support student engagement, development, and retention.
Provide consultation to other campus departments as requested by the department leadership.
Prepare accurate, timely reports and other documentation relevant to clinical work.
Willingness and ability to work within a brief therapy model.
Perform related departmental duties as required by the Director.
Master's degree in clinical social work, clinical or counseling psychology, clinical mental health counseling, or college counseling is required. If master's program is in social work, it must be a CSWE accredited program. If master’s is in clinical mental health or college counseling, it must be from a CACREP-accredited program.
Demonstrated training and clinical experience in mental health counseling is required.
A minimum of three years of experience providing psychotherapy is required.
State of Michigan master's level license in clinical social work or counseling is required (if limited license, must obtain full license in Michigan within one year of hire).
Demonstrated sensitivity to multi-cultural issues and an ability to relate to diverse and underrepresented populations is required.
Eligibility to provide clinical supervision within one year of hire is required.
Experience providing psychotherapy to a college population is preferred.
Previous experience providing clinical supervision is preferred.
Appointment Percentage: 100%
Requires a Master's degree in clinical social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited program and a State of Michigan license. Candidates must have at least three years of clinical experience and demonstrated expertise in working with collegiate athletes or high-performing individuals.
Market context
In Michigan, athletics mental health therapist roles typically seek licensed clinicians who can support performance, injury recovery, team dynamics, and broader behavioral health needs. Competition is strongest for candidates combining a relevant master’s degree, State of Michigan licensure, at least three years of clinical experience, and expertise with collegiate athletes or high-performing individuals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, drawn from the original job description, then tailor your application to athlete-specific outcomes.
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