University of Central Florida
Associate Director/Director of Mental Health & Performance
University of Central Florida - Director
Orlando, FL
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The Associate Director/Director of Mental Health & Performance provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative management for UCF Athletics' Mental Health & Performance program. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive mental health, mental performance, crisis intervention, outreach, prevention, and wellness services that support the holistic well-being and peak performance of UCF student-athletes representing 16 NCAA Division I sports.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership & Administration
Leadership & Administration
- Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Mental Health & Performance department.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates Mental Health & Performance staff, interns, trainees, and consultants.
- Develops departmental policies, procedures, strategic initiatives, and annual goals.
- Manages departmental budget, resources, and operational planning.
- Leads program assessment, outcome evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
- Serves as the primary advisor to Athletics leadership regarding student-athlete mental health and performance initiatives.
- Maintains partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance support services for student-athletes.
Clinical & Mental Performance Services
- Provides direct counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and mental performance services to designated student-athletes and teams.
- Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans within scope of professional licensure.
- Coordinates referrals for specialized care and maintains continuity of services.
- Collaborates with sports medicine physicians, psychiatrists, athletic trainers, dietitians, academic support staff, and strength and conditioning personnel to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws.
Crisis Management
- Leads crisis intervention and emergency response efforts involving student-athlete mental health concerns.
- Consults with athletics leadership and healthcare providers regarding risk assessment and management.
- Develops and maintains crisis response protocols and emergency procedures
Education & Programming
- Designs and implements educational programming focused on mental health, mental performance, resilience, leadership development, life skills, and overall well-being.
- Develops initiatives that address anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, eating disorders, burnout, trauma, substance misuse, and other challenges commonly experienced by collegiate student-athletes.
- Facilitates workshops and presentations for student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and campus partners.
Compliance & Collaboration
- Ensures departmental compliance with NCAA legislation, NCAA Mental Health Best Practices, Big 12 Conference policies, University regulations, state law, and professional ethical standards.
- Collaborates with coaches, athletics administrators, campus counseling services, student affairs professionals, and healthcare providers to support student-athlete success.
- Participates in university, conference, and national committees focused on student-athlete health and wellness.
- Remains informed regarding emerging NCAA, Big 12, and intercollegiate athletics mental health initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience.
- Current Florida licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure, as a mental health professional.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sport Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field.
- 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in mental health services, sport psychology, collegiate athletics, healthcare or a related field.
- Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent credential. Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential or eligibility.
- Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing clinical programs.
- Experience providing counseling and mental performance services to collegiate, elite, or high-performance populations.
- Experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and behavioral health program development.
Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.
As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.
