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Assistant Director, Mental Performance Coordinator of Psychological Health and Performance
University of Colorado Boulder
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Posted: 15-Sep-23
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full-time
Salary: 70,000-100,000
Categories:
Sports Medicine
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
The salary range is $70,000 to $100,000 annually.
Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
Additional Athletics benefits include:
Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.
Benefits:
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Required Education:
Masters
The University of Colorado Athletics Department encourages applications for an Assistant Director for Mental Performance Coordination within the Office of Psychological Health and Performance. This position will assist in the delivery of general psychological services (evaluation, treatment and education) to student-athletes competing within a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Additionally, this position will provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers, academic staff, and other athletic department staff within the realm of psychological services and mental performance. The Assistant Director for Mental Performance Coordination will determine components of the mental performance sessions offered to teams and student-athletes, manage the assignment of teams to staff, and coordinate and oversee mental performance programming.
The Assistant Director, Mental Performance Coordinator may also provide individual and group supervision of mental performance trainees and staff, and work closely with Psychological Health and Performance's Director and staff in coordinating the mental performance programming with direct service and outreach needs to the department, to ensure high quality, inclusion and responsive services to athletes and the department as a whole.
The Assistant Director, Mental Performance Coordinator will evaluate the effectiveness of the mental performance program in achieving improved mental health and performance and will have a programming and clinical expertise in working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are:
As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:
Clinical & Mental Performance:
- Responsible for assessing and treating common psychological issues such as anxiety/depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, sexual trauma, and personality disorders.
- Provide consulting and outreach services to coaches, athletic trainers, academic staff, and other administrative personnel regarding the psychological well-being of individual student athletes and team members.
- Serve as a resource for diversity and inclusion work within the department, including participation in ongoing cultural outreach efforts.
- Work closely in collaboration with team physicians regarding appropriate NCAA documentation as well as making medication recommendations for disorders/disabilities.
- Participate in student-athlete pre-performance physical examinations by introducing behavioral health and mental performance and how to access services.
- Identify psychological and performance education outreach needs and offer relevant programming, including the facilitation of team workshops and mental performance work with teams.
- Coordinate and develop mental performance programming and organize the delivery of the programming.
- Provide daytime crisis intervention and emergency services in situations involving individual student-athletes or teams.
- Participate in relevant special projects and meetings.
Administration:
- Medical documentation and record keeping.
- Oversee, manage, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the mental performance program.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the mental performance program, make necessary adjustments and improvements.
- Participate in and facilitate Peer Supervision meetings with other supervisors within PHP.
- Develop and maintain relationships with organizational units that can assist and/or enhance the mental health & performance services provided to student-athletes.
- Participate in continuing education and professional association activities related to performance of job functions and the maintenance of skills.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and develop programs related to expertise.
Department Responsibilities:
- Understand and align with state statutes governing the ethical provision of psychological care, as well as those rules governing the Athletic Department, University, conference, and the NCAA.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and remain current on rules and regulations of the NCAA and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding banned drugs and restricted substances, particularly NCAA by-law 16.5.2. (g) & (h).
- Adhere to principles stated in the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement and promote loyalty to the mission by all staff and student-athletes under their supervision.
What You Should Know:
- There may be some travel associated with this position.
- This is a full-time, in-person position within the Department of Athletics, reporting to the Associate AD, Psychological Health and Mental Performance.
What We Require:
- Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Sport and Performance Psychology, or Social Work.
- Licensed as a counselor or social worker or license-eligible and ability to obtain license in the State of Colorado within six months of employment.
- Three+ years of clinical experience post licensure treating clients across various spectrums, including: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and economic status through a social justice lens.
- Experience in mental performance or leading mental performance programming.
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) Certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, or ability to become certified within 6 months of employment.
What You Will Need:
- Knowledge of psychotherapy and clinical/counseling psychology.
- Knowledge of psychological testing standards and principles.
- Personal qualities and skills that enable effective interaction with the sport medicine staff, athletic department, colleagues, administrators, faculty, and student-athletes.
- Commitment to diversity and demonstrated competency in multicultural counseling skills.
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional, legal, ethical, and professional standards endorsed by licensing professional organization.
- Ability to work autonomously to conceptualize, diagnose problems, and implement appropriate treatment solutions.
- Ability to make accurate judgments concerning the physical, emotional, and educational welfare of student-athletes.
- Ability to educate and present to a wide variety of psychological topics.
- Ability to present and represent the university at local, national, and international conferences.
- Knowledge of community-based mental health resources.
- Strong work ethic.
- Administrative experience managing a practice to include documentation of treatment and coordinating the treatment schedules of clients.
- Ensure all assigned tasks are in compliance with departmental, university, PAC-12, and NCAA rules.
What We Would Like You to Have:
- Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology. Licensed as a psychologist or license-eligible and ability to obtain a license in the State of Colorado within six (6) months of employment.
- Experience in Division I intercollegiate athletics or with professional athletes related to mental performance.
- Experience in trauma-informed care and/or working with high-risk populations.
About University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127.
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