Sport Psychologist

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Position Information

Department Intercolleg Athletics (YIA) Position Title Specialist 1-Psychologist (Internal Employment Opportunity) Job Title Sport Psychologist Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The Department of Athletics is seeking a Sport Psychologist. This is a full-time (1.0FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, Sport Psychology Services, the Sport Psychologist provides a broad range of psychological services to Oregon State University student-athletes and teams. These services are designed to promote student-athlete mental health, holistic wellness, academic achievement, and athletic excellence. The Sport Psychologist collaborates with and provides consultation to departmental units and campus partners. Demonstrable commitments to professional ethics/boundaries and multicultural competency/cultural humility are essential for this role. Other important qualities include self-motivation, robust work ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to interdisciplinary care, and flexibility to adapt to change in a dynamic collegiate athletic environment. Additionally, nuanced understanding of athletic identity and culture is critical to success in this position.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

50% Direct Service

• Individual Counseling: Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy and mental skills training to a diverse student-athlete population presenting with a wide range of clinical issues in accordance with licensure, scope of practice, ethical considerations, and best practices.

• Group Counseling: Provide group counseling to student-athletes focused on mental health, identity development, athletic performance, and other relevant topics.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide responsive crisis intervention services to student-athletes, including consultation with departmental staff and campus partners to ensure follow-up care as warranted.

10% Outreach/Consultation

• Provide workshops and programming to student-athletes, teams, and support staff centered on mental performance, team dynamics, mental health promotion, and holistic wellness.

• Consult with key stakeholders, as permissible and warranted, to develop and implement individualized and targeted psychological services for each student-athlete/team.

• Serve as a consultation resource to OSU Sports Medicine team and other medical and mental health professionals.

• Engage in case coordination and referral management.

• Assist with return to play processes following student-athlete injuries.

• Foster strong professional relationships with departmental staff and campus partners who focus on serving student-athletes.

• Create and expand opportunities to encourage student dialogue, engage historically marginalized and underserved populations, promote cultural competence across all constituencies, and affirm and celebrate the University's commitment to inclusive excellence.

10% Training & Supervision

• Provide training and clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows, doctoral interns, and practicum therapists.

• Plan, assign and review the work of trainees as appropriate and needed.

20% Clinical Documentation, Recordkeeping and Communication

• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and recordkeeping processes commensurate with current standards of the profession.

• Management of email and telephone correspondence.

• Maintain and promote the highest ethical and professional standards commensurate with training and licensure.

• Support the implementation of psychological services policies and procedures.

10% Continuing Education & Professional Development

• Pursue professional development in service of the responsibilities of the position and the profession.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and case conferences; serve on departmental and campus committees.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Oregon within one year of employment.

• Demonstrable commitment to professional ethics and boundaries.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Demonstrable commitment to multicultural competency, cultural humility, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to work collaboratively with sports medicine professionals, staff, and campus partners.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in evidenced-based counseling theory and practice.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Flexibility to adapt to change and multitask in a dynamic collegiate athletic environment.

• Understanding of the collegiate student-athlete experience, athletic identity, and the cultural nuances of NCAA Division I athletics.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Currently licensed in the State of Oregon.

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) as administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

• Two years of post-graduate professional counseling experience.

• Experience in treating disordered eating/body image concerns.

• Experience working with collegiate student-athletes.

• Demonstrated familiarity with and/or clinical experience in addressing issues specific to the female student-athlete experience.

• Completion of academic coursework in the specialty area of sport psychology.

• Experience in the development and provision of mental health and sport psychology programming.

• Ability to effectively communicate and engage audiences in public speaking settings.

• Broad understanding of the physiological, nutritional, motor movement, and training principles that influence athletic performance.

• Experience in the provision of clinical supervision.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Occasional after-hours meetings and/or weekend work may be required. A flexible work schedule may be requested for this position.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/135954

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08210UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/29/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/25/2024 Full Consideration Date 07/09/2024 Closing Date 07/11/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 07/09/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV; and

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA's relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA's participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA's athletic skills and abilities or the PSA's recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Fernando Frias at fernando.frias@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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