Job Description

Behavioral Health Counselor III (Athletics) Posting Number
req26259 Department
Administration and Athletics Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com Location
Tucson Campus Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona’s Athletics Department invites you to apply for the role of Behavioral Health Counselor III. The prime functions of this position are to provide clinical mental health services and develop programming that supports personal and identity development for student-athletes. This position will provide leadership and direction for the sports psychology division through a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. This position is responsible for psychological evaluation and treatment, individual mental health counseling, case management, crisis intervention, preventative programming, and assisting with team and individual performance consultation. The role also provides brief consultation to administrative staff, coaching staff, and sports teams as needed on performance, clinical psychology, and wellness. The position reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness, and/or the Head Team Physician.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual clinical assessment, psychological treatment, and case management for student-athletes.
• Develop and establish treatment plans and goals, including assisting with case management and coordination of mental health care for clinical referrals to outside resources for mental health and AOD services for student-athletes.
• Assess and respond to crisis intervention needs with individuals and groups within the athletics department.
• Maintain medical documentation and records, deliver individual performance consultations, assist with team sport psychology sessions, maintain credentialing, and participate in continuing education.
• Develop and implement sport psychology and personal development group interventions, including the development, management, and delivery of programming specific to student-athlete personal development, mental health and wellness, leadership, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and performance psychology.
• Provide medical staff consultation and participate in treatment teams, including mental health treatment teams and interdisciplinary communication with athletics medical staff. This responsibility will also include presentations, workshops, and event planning focused on the destigmatization and psychoeducation of mental health throughout the athletics department.
• Provide consultation to administrators and coaches regarding mental health and mental performance best practices, including educational and preventative presentations or workshops for staff and coaches.
• Develop and deliver sport psychology programmatic initiatives, including team-specific programs, collaboration with campus psychological services, and supervision of clinicians and learners where applicable.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Competence and in-depth understanding of working with student-athletes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to provide treatment and/or consultation across the spectrum of care for student-athletes.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with varied populations in the department, university, and community.
• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to accurately interpret and adhere to NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, University of Arizona policies, and Department of Athletics policies.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to remain self-motivated, results-oriented, and maintain a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and develop positive interpersonal relationships.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required. In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Social Work (LCSW, Marriage and Family Counseling (LMFT) or other counseling-related field, in compliance with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sport, higher education, or other related settings.
• Experience with training related to sport psychology and/or counseling.
• Experience understanding the unique aspects of the student-athlete population.
• Experience in treating trauma and trauma-related issues.
• Experience conducting AOD assessments and working with the student-athlete population on AOD-related issues.

FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Health Care and Wellness Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
DOE Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade
9 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
PC3 Job Family
Behavioral Health Job Function
Health Care & Wellness Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Rachel Shedd

Associate Athletic Director, Sports Psychology

sheddr@arizona.edu

(520) 621-2043
Open Date
6/12/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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