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Special Olympics NC -Clinical Director, Healthy Athletes "Strong Minds"-Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
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Are you a licensed Mental Health professional? Would you like to assist Special Olympic athletes in receiving health screenings? We need your help.
Special Olympics in Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County is seeking a Clinical Director for Healthy Athletes "Strong Minds" to join the Strong Minds team. Special Olympics NC needs qualified medical professionals to assist with the organization of Healthy Athletes screening events. Certificate and current license as a Mental Health professional (i.e. Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor) is needed to volunteer.
Strong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition provides a natural opportunity to develop active strategies for maintaining emotional wellness under stress, such as: thinking positive thoughts, releasing stress and connecting with others. During "Strong Mind' events, mental health professionals will work with athletes to evaluate problems, document mental health status and offer solutions to current conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the local Special Olympic program to coordinate a screening event in the Charlotte region.
- Recruit and train volunteer health professionals.
- Use Healthy Athletes Software (HAS) to document athletes' health status and needs during screenings.
If you are a medical professional and are interested in this field, please respond with your contact information so we can share more information regarding this essential volunteer opportunity.
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About Special Olympics North Carolina
Location:
2200 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 201, Morrisville, NC 27650, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round athletic training and sports competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families and other Special Olympics athletes and the community. We provide opportunities for athletes and volunteers throughout the state of North Carolina. If you'd like to donate to Special Olympics NC please use this link: https://bit.ly/390XlyV
Description
Volunteer-driven, non-profit organization
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
SONCCharlotte, NC 28202
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Healthcare
- Mental Health
- Recruiting
- Counseling / Mental Health
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 4 hours weekly working remotely on a flexible schedule
- One yearly event lasting 2 days