Director-Sport Psychology

Job Summary

To provide specialized psychological and performance enhancement services to student athletes. This individual will provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers and other athletic department staff. In addition, provide guidance and participation in AOD and ADHD services along with the coordination of referrals outside of our system. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Student athletes, parents, department personnel, physicians, faculty, deans, residence life staff, on/off counseling services, and other services when appropriate to provide quality care. This position typically will advise and counsel: Student athletes, sport Coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic department staff. This position will supervise: Assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide therapy to student athletics in individual and group settings. Provide crisis management, triage and walk-in emergency services. Maintain appropriate clinical records.

• Provide performance and mental skills training services to individual student athletes, teams and coaches.

• Provide psycho-educational programs related to mental health and wellness for student athletes and other members of athletic department.

• Consult with parents, department personnel, physicians, faculty, deans, residence life staff, on and off campus counseling services and other individuals when appropriate in order to provide quality care.

• Consult and collaborate closely with Sports Medicine Staff.

• Attend and participate in clinical CARE team meetings and other staff meetings as requested.

• Supervise mental health treatment, prevention and education programs. Supervise and participate in trainee, in-training experiences.

• Comply with NCAA, Conference and Institutional rules and regulations.

• Establish contracts and supervise clinical services provided to student-athletes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Counseling experience within a counseling center setting

Required Experience

• Three to five years job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia psychology licensure or licensed as a psychologist in another state and eligible to obtain Georgia psychology licensure within one year Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) through the Association for Applied Sports Psychology Interest/Experience with eating disorders and AOD assessment and treatment. Commitment to diversity and demonstrated competency in multicultural counseling skills

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• PhD, PsyD

Preferred Experience

• Two years of experience working with student-athlete population in a Division I athletic department; Specialized post-doctoral training in sports psychology

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Advanced knowledge of theory and research in social, historical, cultural and developmental foundations of sport psychology. Issues and techniques of sport specific psychological assessment and mental skills training for performance enhancement and participation satisfaction. Biobehavioral bases of sport and exercise (e.g., exercise physiology, motor learning, sports medicine). Specific knowledge of training science and technical requirements of sport and competition, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, International Olympic Committee (IOC), etc. Clinical and counseling issues with athletes. Organizational and systemic aspects of sport consulting. Developmental and social issues related to sport participation.

SKILLS

Experience providing counseling services within a counseling center setting, and providing and development outreach programming. Advanced cognitive and behavioral skills training for performance enhancement. Advanced skills in counseling and clinical interventions. Advanced skills in consultation and training. Excellent verbal and written communication skills