Director of Sports Psychology

Department Athletics-0850

Description Of Work

Responsibilities include overseeing the Athletic Department’s sports psychology and mental health services; providing sports psychology and mental health psychology services, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health assessments and education to student-athletes and sports programs; provide mental skills and performance training; and supervising the Athletic Psychologists. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends depending on students athletes needs and schedules. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed psychologist. Currently certified or on track for certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant ( CMPC ). Either currently licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in the state of Nebraska

Preferred Qualifications

A preferred candidate will have experience and training in one or more of the following: performance psychology assessments and evaluations; dual training in Kinesiology and Counseling/Clinical psychology. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience embedded within a NCAA Division I Athletic Department or professional sports organization providing mental health and sports performance services to athletes in individual and team environments.