Associate Athletic Director of Integrated Behavioral Health

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee provision of evidence‑based clinical services, including individual counseling, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management for student‑athletes.
• Participate in and coordinate