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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Associate Athletic Director of Integrated Behavioral Health provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive, holistic model of psychological care within Intercollegiate Athletics. The Associate Athletic Director oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering clinical services, well-being programming, crisis response, education, and integrative care initiatives that support student-athletes’ mental, emotional, and relational health.
This role works collaboratively across Athletics, Sports Medicine, Academic Services, and campus partners to cultivate an environment where student-athletes can thrive as whole people—academically, personally, and athletically.
Strategic Leadership & Administration
Provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for psychological health, clinical services, and well-being initiatives within Intercollegiate Athletics.
Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with University and ICA strategic priorities.
Oversee budgets, resource planning, and staffing to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Ensure timely, complete documentation of all clinical encounters — both personal and departmental — in the University's designated EMR system, consistent with clinical, licensure, and institutional standards.
Ensure departmental compliance with licensure requirements, clinical policies, and applicable regulatory and NCAA mental health best-practice expectations.
Recruit, supervise, and mentor clinical providers and well-being staff; promote a collaborative, team-centered culture.
Maintain all student-athlete clinical records and documentation exclusively within university-approved systems and on university-issued devices; personal or off-site storage of physical or electronic client records is not permitted.
Maintain systems for assessment, reporting, and continuous program improvement.
Clinical Care & Psychological Support
Oversee provision of evidence-based clinical services, including individual counseling, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management for student-athletes.
Participate in and coordinate with multidisciplinary treatment teams (e.g., psychiatry, eating disorders, substance use, sports medicine).
Share in after-hours “on call” coverage for urgent student-athlete psychological needs.
Ensure coordinated care pathways and timely referrals to campus and community providers as appropriate.
Holistic Well-Being, Prevention & Education
Lead the development and delivery of programs that promote emotional health, resilience, adaptive coping, stress management, and interpersonal skills for student-athletes.
Provide education, consultation, and guidance to coaches, administrators, and staff regarding student-athlete well-being, team climate, and supportive communication strategies.
Develop proactive initiatives that contribute to healthy team cultures, life skills development, personal growth, and sustainable well-being.
Integrate prevention-based programming that supports early identification of mental health needs.
Collaboration & Integrated Care
Serve as a key partner with Sports Medicine, Academic Services, and campus health and wellness units to ensure…