Director of Mental Health & Performance

Position Summary

• Counseling and consultation with individual student athletes.

• Implementing a range of performance and mental skills training for student-athletes and coaches in individual and team settings.

• Conducting ongoing needs assessments and program evaluations.

• Acting as liaison to William and Mary Counseling Center and maintain a collaborative relationship with Counseling Center staff.

Position reports to the Chief Medical Officer, Sports Medicine

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in order to meet athlete, team and coaches scheduling time accommodations.

• Some evening, weekend and holiday work hours required.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program or a related field.

• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of VA as a Psychologist or the ability to obtain a license within 3 months.

• 2 years of experience in providing sport psychology/mental performance services.

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) Credential.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community.

• Ability to manage dual relationships while maintaining confidentiality, best practices, and effective communication among athletic department stakeholders.

• Experience with and ability to manage crises situations and communicate timely and effectively with all necessary parties.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and parents.

• Ability to maintain paper and electronic records efficiently and effectively.

• Commitment to diversity and demonstrated competency in multicultural counseling skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, coaches, and administrative staff as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with student- athlete populations in a Division I Athletic Department.

Is the position remote work eligible? Not eligible

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range

• Up to $110,000