Sports and Performance Psychologist/Staff Psychologist

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

3d•$89,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Denver, Student Affairs division is dedicated to supporting students' holistic development through the 4D Experience, focusing on intellect, wellbeing, character, and career design. This division offers dynamic programs and services across the Denver Campus and Kennedy Mountain Campus to foster inclusive communities, promote health and wellness, and cultivate a sense of belonging. The Health & Counseling Center (HCC) is a key unit within Student Affairs, providing medical and counseling services. The Sports and Performance Psychologist is an embedded position within the HCC, jointly funded by the Athletic department, and serves as a liaison to athletics. This role focuses on mental health and performance treatment for student-athletes, including triage, regular counseling, educational programming, ADHD evaluations, and consultations. It is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Counseling Services.

Requirements

Licensed or license- eligible within three months in the State of Colorado as a psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D).
Specialized training in Performance and Sports Psychology.
Experience with supervision and crisis intervention.
Experience working with college athletes, preferably in a high-profile intercollegiate athletics setting.
Experience with ADHD evaluations.
Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand and relate to complex theories behind several related concepts.
Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruption.
Ability to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others for a long period of time.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to function independently with a broad perspective, maturity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to function independently and to supervise and train several personnel.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various students, coworkers, and departments with a positive attitude and to adapt to change with equanimity.
Basic understanding of math and statistics is required.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in working with Excel and project management experience is preferred.
Certifications or licensed by professional organizations (e.g., APA, ACA, CCAASP).
Experience working in competitive athletic environments.
Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience with injury-related psychological services, (i.e. health or pain psych)
Experience in university/college counseling center.
Experience with outreach, prevention and groups.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide specialized counseling and sport psychology services specifically for the DU Department of Athletics student-athlete population.
Provide crisis intervention services via both our daytime crisis system (Counselor of the Day and Crisis Time coverage) and serving as back-up support for the after-hours on-call system.
Administer and supervise a limited number of ADHD evaluations for student athletes.
Provide direct counseling/psychotherapy services to non-athlete DU students as schedule allows.
Consults and collaborates closely with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Pioneer Performance and Head Medical Team Physician to ensure holistic student care.
Recruit and supervise a clinical sport psychology practicum student.
Develop and deliver outreach programs, workshops and psycho educational group presentations to student athletes and teams.
Consult with DU Athletics personnel, parents, faculty, etc., when appropriate and with consent in order to provide quality of care.
Maintain a diverse option of providers to accommodate student-athlete and Athletic Department preferences both on campus and through outside referrals.
Maintain clinical records within a HIPAA medical records system.
Generate yearly reports related to volume of clinical and team services.
Supervise and participate in the development of generalist trainees, including practicum students, interns and postdoc/postgraduate fellows.
Demonstrate sensitivity and competency in working with the full range of diverse groups.
Attending and leading meetings, completing chart notes, responding to telephone calls/messages, responding to snail mail and email, reviewing and co-signing supervisees’ notes, committee work, completing administrative assignments such as chart reviews, committee assignments, etc.