Sport Psychologist / Associate Director for Student-Athlete Psychological Services - St. John's University
Queens, NY 11439
About the Job
St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Department:
Student Success
Specific Job Title:
Sport Psychologist/ Associate Director for Student-Athlete Psychological Services
Reports to:
Director, Center for Counseling and Consultation
Campus:
Queens
Job Summary:
St. John's University's Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC) and Department of Athletics seek a dynamic individual to serve as a full-time Psychologist for Student Athletes housed in the Athletic Department.
As a member of the CCC, this individual will report directly to the Director of Counseling and Consultationandprovide mental health and performance enhancement services to student-athletes for all 17 NCAA Division I teams within the St. John's University Athletics department,
Sport Psychologist / Associate Director for Student-Athlete Psychological will provide access to quality mental healthcare by assessing and treating mental health concerns, which may include but are not limited to stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use disorders, identity concerns, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. The Associate Director will also work with student-athletes, teams, and coaches to enhance athletic performance. They will also serve as a primary consultant to the athletic department on student-athlete mental health, providing training and outreach programs to staff and students, and developing policies that best serve student-athlete mental health.
The CCC is housed within the Department of Student Wellness at St. John’s University. The Department of Student Wellness engages in an integrated approach to wellness that fosters collaboration between Student Health Services, Wellness Education and Prevention, Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC), Office of Disability Services (ODS), Campus Recreation, and Sexual Violence Outreach, Awareness, and Response (SOAR).
Essential Functions:
Consult with coaches, administrators, faculty, and staff on student-athletic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning issues.
Develop and execute mental health institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.
Work with coaching and athletic training staff members to ensure collaborative and comprehensive approaches to supporting the college athlete’s well-being.
Provide triage; assessment measure; individual counseling; didactic/ experiential group interventions; consultation; and crisis intervention.
Offer crisis intervention for students in emergency situations andparticipate in the Center’s on-call after-hours rotation.
Regularly scheduled observation and enhanced availability for impromptu consultation, rapid assessment, and brief interventions at team practices and team talks via presence at the training room, weight room, and competition.
Provide Mental Performance workshops/team talks, meet visiting recruits, provide executive coaching, run an injury clinic, provide psychoeducation, and provide staff in-service training on athletics and mental health.
Maintained working relationships with designated teams.
Provide supervision for doctoral fellows, GAs, and other trainees at the director of the CCC Director.
Foster a productive, inclusive environment that encourages student-athlete well-being, retention, and persistence.
Attend St. John's Center for Counseling and Consultation's weekly clinical and staff meetings and engage with members of the Division of Student Success on campus.
Comply with all BIG EAST Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Maintain timely and accurate records according to professional standards and state and federal law.
Maintain New York State licensure for independent practice as a mental health clinician and adhere to all applicable legal and ethical principles of the American Psychological Association.
Support the mission and strategic priorities of the University.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Counseling and Consultation.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment. This position requires you to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is a full-time, in-person position, and the expected hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This position occasionally requires extended hours and weekend work.Travel is when appropriate and requested.
Required Education and Experience:
PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.
Completion of an APA-accredited internship in an appropriate setting for providing mental health services to student-athletes.
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) education and credentialing.
Demonstrated experience working with student-athletes from all backgrounds.
Strong ability to consult and collaborate with others.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Specialized training in sport or performance psychology.
Prior experience within a Division 1 athletics department .
1-3 years of post-doctoral experience.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.
St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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