Mental Health Counselor Intern

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor Intern

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Athletics Associate Athletic Director - Mental Health, this Mental Health Counselor Intern is a part-time position responsible for providing supervised counseling and psychotherapy to student-athletes struggling with psychological difficulties that impede their ability to perform in school and in sport. This position involves supervised consultations with athletic trainers, sports medicine professionals, academic advisors, specialists, coaches, and administrators in the athletic department. This position is an important addition to the department’s service delivery for the more than 650 current student-athletes at BYU, many of whom seek mental health services.

What you'll do in this role:

• Provide supervised individual therapy.  Individual therapy includes counseling to student-athletes struggling with common psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, eating disorders, or other problems common to university students.
• Outreach/prevention and consultation. Must show professional capability in the delivery of multi-modal prevention/outreach and wellness programming. Consultation includes interacting with other professionals, such as athletic trainers and academic advisors, who function in support roles with student-athletes at BYU. These preventive and consultation activities function to help remove barriers to seeking treatment that many student-athletes experience.  Appropriate communication and consultation skills are required for this position.
• Participate as a member of specialized, multi-disciplinary treatment teams for student athletes (e.g., Energy Availability, Mental Health Awareness, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate documentation and case notes about individual and consultation sessions. 

What Qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field
• Experience providing counseling or therapy
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred: 

• Experience working in a college counseling center and/or significant clinical experience working with student-athletes
• Experience with delivery of prevention/outreach programming
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge about consulting with athletic department administration and staff

Typical Starting Pay: Depending on Experience

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!