Athletics Mental Health and Performance Clinician

The Athletics Mental Health and Performance Clinician operates within a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program, dedicated to academic and athletic excellence, and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Mental Health and Performance with support from the CSUHN Assistant Director of Outreach and Embedded Services. The role involves providing comprehensive psychological services to varsity student athletes. The successful candidate will serve as a licensed mental health clinician dedicated to cultivating a culture of psychological wellness and resilience within the Athletics Department. The professional provides consulting and outreach services to student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and administrative personnel regarding the psychological well-being of individuals and teams. A key function is enhancing participation and performance by teaching psychological principles and strategies necessary to achieve optimal mental health and consistently improve sports performance. This position will be assigned as the point of contact for specific teams.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain clinical and sport psychology caseload in a variety of formats with the purpose of evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders and relevant sport-performance opportunities, consistent with the level of care required for a successful Division I student-athlete

• Work in a collaborative environment to include sports medicine staff, team physicians, CSU Health Network staff, coaches, and others responsible for the healthcare and overall development of student-athletes

• Maintain accurate psychological records in accordance with departmental guidelines and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations

• Serve as responder and care coordinator for mental health crises and emergencies by facilitating level of care and coordinating with campus and community resources

• Serve as the mental health and performance point of contact for assigned teams to facilitate workshops, teach psychological skills for high performance, consult with coaches, staff, and other constituents

• Assist department with educational programs and presentations for athletics staff and coaches related to mental health, peak performance, and thriving within elite athletics

• Understand and comply with state and federal regulations regarding the provision of mental health services, and incorporate considerations provided by the NCAA and conference as applicable

• Maintain good standing and licensure within the state of Colorado as a mental health provider. Participate in continuing education that facilitates relevant skill development and participate in multidisciplinary conferences

• Integrate social determinants of health and student-athlete identities into care and services