Roles and Responsibilities
As primary healthcare providers for athletics, the athletic trainers and team physicians will provide care, recognition, referrals, and treatment of mental health disorders within their scope of practice. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Sports Medicine department will work closely with the Wellness Center to provide care to student-athletes.
A pre-participation screening will be conducted by the athletic training staff using the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and SCOFF. Athletic trainers will score the screeners and provide the appropriate intervention based on the student-athlete’s score (as described in the Mental Health EAP). This information will be shared with the Wellness Center. Any athlete seeking outside services for their mental health are encouraged to coordinate care with the head athletic trainer or team physician.
Sexual Assault Cases
Athletic trainers are considered Confidential Resource Providers and are not required by Title IX to report any information regarding an incident of sexual/gender-based misconduct or interpersonal violence to the Title IX Coordinator or other officials. A Confidential Resource Provider is a trained employee who offers confidential services and information to student-athletes regarding policies, procedures, and resources related to sexual violence occurring on campus.