Psychologist, Athletics

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology, applicant is responsible for assessing, formulating treatment plans, and treating common psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, personality disorders, transitions, and sports performance issues.
• Provide mental performance consultation and program development for a various coaches and teams to enhance overall team performance.
• Conduct psychoeducational programs for student-athletes, coaching staff, and administration and program development on mental health and sport performance issues. Examples include orientation sessions for new student-athletes and parents, suicide prevention training, injury support groups, and emergency support services to the athletics community.
• Promote a better understanding of mental health concerns within the college student-athlete population by making presentations to students, faculty, and staff as well as community groups and organizations, as needed.
• Assesses and intervenes in crisis situations.
• Makes referrals to and collaborates with athletic department staff, on-campus resources, off-campus therapists, clinics, or hospitals, when appropriate.
• Documents, reports, and maintains confidential records in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent the University athletic department by actively engaging in different committees and student organizations on and off-campus.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.