Sport Psychologist

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
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Department Information
The Georgia Tech Athletic Associate (GTAA) sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics competition in 17 NCAA Division I sports for the Georgia Institute of Technology. We are a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Steeped in history and success while embracing strategic innovation, our programs compete at the highest level and strive for national championships. Tech fans are passionate about their support of their beloved Yellow Jackets and cherish the many traditions involved with the program.

To provide specialized psychological and performance enhancement services to student athletes. This individual will provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers and other athletic department staff. In addition, provide guidance and participation in AOD and ADHD services along with the coordination of referrals outside of our system. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Student athletes, parents, department personnel, physicians, faculty, deans, residence life staff, on/off counseling services, and other services when appropriate to provide quality care. This position typically will advise and counsel: Student athletes, sport Coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic department staff. This position will supervise: and/or assigned staff.

Job Duty 1 -
Conduct evaluations and provide therapy to student athletics in individual and group settings. Provide crisis management, triage and walk-in emergency services. Maintain appropriate clinical records.

Job Duty 2 -
Provide performance and mental skills training services to individual student athletes, teams and coaches.

Job Duty 3 -
Provide psycho-educational programs related to mental health and wellness for student athletes and other members of athletic department.

Job Duty 4 -
Consult with parents, department personnel, physicians, faculty, deans, residence life staff, on and off campus counseling services and other individuals when appropriate in order to provide quality care.

Job Duty 5 -
Consult and collaborate closely with Sports Medicine Staff.

Job Duty 6 -
Attend and participate in clinical CARE team meetings and other staff meetings as requested.

Job Duty 7 -
Supervise mental health treatment, prevention and education programs. Supervise and participate in trainee, in-training experiences.

Job Duty 8 -
Comply with NCAA, Conference and Institutional rules and regulations.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duty 10 -
Establish contracts and supervise clinical services provided to student-athletes

Educational Requirements
Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
College counseling setting experience or similar/equivalent experience working within an interdisciplinary setting.
Candidates must possess a Georgia Psychology Licensure or be eligible to obtain it and must secure such licensure within one year from their hire date.

Required Experience
Three to five years job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sports Psychology. Interest/Experience with eating disorders and AOP assessment and treatment. Demonstrated competency in multicultural counseling.

Preferred Experience
Two years of experience working with student-athlete population in a Division I athletic department; Specialized post-doctoral training in sport psychology

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge of theory and research in social, historical, cultural and developmental foundations of sport psychology. Issues and techniques of sport specific psychological assessment and mental skills training for performance enhancement and participation satisfaction. Biobehavioral bases of sport and exercise (e.g., exercise physiology, motor learning, sports medicine). Specific knowledge of training science and technical requirements of sport and competition, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, International Olympic Committee (IOC), etc, Clinical and counseling issues with athletes. Organizational and systemic aspects of sport consulting. Developmental and social issues related to sport participation.

SKILLS
Experience providing counseling services within a counseling center setting, and providing and development outreach programming. Advanced cognitive and behavioral skills training for performance enhancement. Advanced skills in counseling and clinical interventions. Advanced skills in consultation and training. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: A28

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).
This position will travel 1%-24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening