Psychologist (Athletics)

Psychologist (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20421

Department

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Psychologist (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20421

Department

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Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The prime function of this position is to provide psychological and performance optimization services to student-athletes. This position is responsible for psychological evaluation and treatment individualize performance consultation, crisis intervention, and management, team/coach consultation, preventative programming, and coordination of clinical referrals for care. This position reports to the Director of Athletic Medicine or their designee.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Provide individual clinical assessment, psychological treatment, and case management for student-athletes.

Assess and respond to crisis intervention with individuals and groups within the athletic department.

Coordinate referrals to outside resources for mental health, ADHD/LD assessment, and AOD services for student-athletes,

Participate in multi-disciplinary team within the athletic department in the management of student-athletes with significant mental health issues, disordered eating, etc.

Provided supervision to various department internships.

Assist in the development and implementation of student-athlete programming for leadership, development, personal growth, and health and wellness.

Establish relationships with university and community mental health providers.

Enhance awareness of mental health issues impacting student-athletes.

Provide individual performance optimization consultation sessions.

Deliver team sport psychology sessions.

Remain available for coach and administrative consultation.

Medical documentation and record keeping.

Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, PAC12 Conference, University of Arizona and the University of Arizona Department of Athletics

Adhere to the APA Code of Ethics and statues of the State of Arizona.

Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.

Represent the University of Arizona and the UA Department of Athletics at University, State, Regional, National, and International conferences and/or meetings, as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of unique aspects of student-athlete population.

Knowledge of, and ability to conduct, AOD assessments, and ability to work with the student-athlete population on these issues.

Knowledge and understanding of working with diverse and multicultural populations.

Demonstrated ability to provide treatment and/or consultation that spans the spectrum of care for student-athletes ranging from debilitating emotional distress to optimization of performance.

Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders/disordered eating – assessment and treatment.

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

Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication.

Capable of handling multiple tasks in a high stress environment.

Able to accurately interpret and adhere to NCAA and PAC12 Conference rules, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, University of Arizona and the Department of Athletics polices, and Arizona psychologist licensure statutes.

Ability to work with Excel and Word.

Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Knowledge of position related NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required.

Eightyears of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced training in sport psychology {e.g., Association for Applied Sport Psychology Certified Mental Performance Consultant, member of the USOC sport psychology registry, APA Division 47 Fellow Status).

Experience providing treatment and/or consultation that spans the spectrum of care for student-athletes ranging from debilitating emotional distress to optimization of performance.

Experience with Division 1 program.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$87,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$86870

Grade Range Midpoint

$112932

Grade Range Maximum

$138993

Career Stream and Level

PC4

Job Family

Behavioral Health

Job Function

Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Mark Sakr | msakr@arizona.edu

Open Date

8/23/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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