Joshua Clein
Mental Health Counselor & Mental Performance Consultant (Embedded In Athletics)
Pullman,WA
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Therapist and Sport Psychology Consultant with expertise in individual and group counseling to enhance mental health and performance. Developed and implemented sport psychology programs within NCAA Division I athletics. Fostered strong relationships with student athletes and coaches to support their growth and success.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor & Mental Performance Consultant (Embedded in Athletics)
Washington State University Athletic Department and Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, Washington
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered integrated clinical mental health care and mental performance consulting to NCAA Division I student-athletes in the PAC12, WCC, and Mountain West conferences.
- Provide mental health and performance services across all varsity sports, including Football, Swimming, Basketball (Men's and Women's), Golf (Men's and Women's), Volleyball, Rowing, Track and Field, and others.
- Develop and lead mental health and performance education/curriculum tailored to student-athletes and specific teams addressing topics of mental performance (confidence, performance anxiety, emotional regulation, performance routines, self-talk, motivation) depression, anxiety, identity, life after sports, balancing academics, self-care, and others.
- Developed and led tailored mental health and performance education/curriculum for student-athletes and specific teams, covering topics such as confidence, performance anxiety, emotional regulation, self-talk, motivation, depression, anxiety, identity, life after sports, and self-care.
- Designed and implemented the Washington State University Athletics Sports Psychology program, establishing department-wide screening procedures, action plan, referral path, crisis intervention, head-injury behavioral health response protocol and more
Primary Therapist, Young Adult Mental Health Program
Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Lead counselor for the Young Adult (ages 18-24) Mental Health Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program with a caseload averaging around 20 patients at a time.
- Provided clinical mental health treatment to collegiate student-athletes and young adults, supporting performance related stressors, identity concerns, and mental health challenges on and off the field
- Patient stressors ranged from suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, psychosis, and emotional dysregulation to life stage changes, trauma, sports performance, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Facilitated daily group therapy and psycho-education sessions, enhancing patient engagement and understanding of mental health issues.
- Utilized several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and others.
- Coordinated weekly multi-family and single-family therapy sessions, fostering communication and support among families.
- Developed individualized treatment plans, ensuring tailored patient care and promoting success in therapeutic programming.
- Conducted daily utilization reviews for insurance authorizations, both over the phone and online.
- Conducted scheduled behavioral health assessments in the outpatient department
Private Practice Therapist
The Brave Life Therapy
Indiana, IN
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided individual, family, and couples counseling sessions in a private practice setting.
- Managed caseload of 5 to 20 clients, facilitating weekly and bi-weekly sessions to support individual therapeutic progress
- Supported clients in addressing communication challenges, emotional regulation, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, and various stressors to promote mental well-being
Float Counselor
Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for conducting group therapy, treatment planning, insurance authorization, case management, family sessions, and psychoeducation while employing various therapeutic theories, models, and interventions
- Conducted group therapy, treatment planning, insurance authorization, case management, family sessions, and psychoeducation while employing various therapeutic theories, models, and interventions.
- Navigated digital case management and insurance records using Allscripts, Sorian, and Sunrise to streamline documentation and enhance accessibility
Education
Doctor of Education - Sport and Performance Psychology Program (Ed.D.)
University of Western States
Online12-2028
Graduate Certificate - Sports and Performance Psychology
University of Western States
OnlineMaster of Social Work -
Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Counseling
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2020
Skills
Individual and group counseling
Treatment Planning
Assessment
CBT expertise
Athletic Counseling
Athletic performance coaching
Coach Consulting
Team Talks
Strong public speaker
Certification
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), State of Washington
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor & Mental Performance Consultant (Embedded in Athletics)
Washington State University Athletic Department and Pullman Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
The Brave Life Therapy
04.2022 - 05.2023
Primary Therapist, Young Adult Mental Health Program
Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center
01.2022 - 12.2024
Float Counselor
Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
Doctor of Education - Sport and Performance Psychology Program (Ed.D.)
University of Western States
Graduate Certificate - Sports and Performance Psychology
University of Western States
Master of Social Work -
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Social Work - Counseling
Indiana University