Director of HERD Cares

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, and Beckley.

About the Role

The Director of HERD Cares provides mental health and sport psychology services to Marshall University student-athletes and coordinates the day-to-day delivery of HERD Cares programming. This position supports student-athlete well-being and performance through confidential clinical services, mental performance consultation, crisis support, education, and collaboration with the student-athlete support team. The Director of HERD Cares reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and sport psychology services to student-athletes.
• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of HERD Cares programming.
• Support student-athlete well-being and performance through confidential clinical services and mental performance consultation.
• Provide crisis support and education.
• Collaborate with the student-athlete support team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related mental health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in the State of West Virginia, with the ability to obtain appropriate West Virginia licensure within a specified timeframe following hire.
• Demonstrated experience providing mental health services to college students, athletes, emerging adults, or individuals in high-performance environments.
• Demonstrated education, training, or experience in sport psychology, mental performance, performance psychology, or a closely related area.
• Knowledge of professional ethics, confidentiality, and applicable laws and regulations governing mental health practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Two years of counseling experience and crisis intervention experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health or mental performance services within collegiate athletics.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential or progress toward CMPC certification.
• Experience developing or facilitating mental wellness, sport psychology, or mental performance programming for individuals or teams.
• Experience working with NCAA student-athletes or within another high-performance environment.
• Experience collaborating with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, or other members of an interdisciplinary performance team.

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hours.
• Almost two weeks off for Winter Break in December.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual and sick leave: Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff, and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with seven health benefit plans.
• Educational/tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement plans through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits-eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness programs, including care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program provided by PEIA.

Pay

Salary range: $44,918 - $58,393.

Schedule

Full-time position.