Sports Psychologist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Sports Psychologist

Department

3170 - Counseling Center

Position Number

988257

Requisition No.

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Sports Psychologist

Department

3170 - Counseling Center

Position Number

988257

Requisition No.

S02423

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$65,374 - $71,000 annually.

Position Notes

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band Q

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 20, 2025.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

40

Position Information

Position Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Specialized training in sport psychology and/or AASP certification, OR minimum of three years clinical experience and sports psychology experience and/or experience working with Division I collegiate (and/or elite) athletes. - Licensed or license eligible as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan (must obtain license within six-months of hire). - Experience in conducting short-term psychotherapy with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty; including crisis work, psychological evaluations, consultations, group therapy, outreach/prevention services, and writing timely psychological notes and reports. - Ability to establish and maintain psychoeducational programming for the athletic department. - Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills that enable interaction with athletic staff, sport medicine staff, colleagues, administrators, faculty, and student-athletes. - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team and to case manage referrals to campus and community partners. - Knowledge of NCAA and industry rules and regulations. - Flexible work schedule required. Position may require early mornings, evening, and weekend hours.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. - Current certification as a Sports Psychologist / Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC)

| | All Qualifications |
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. | | Position Details | | | Position Purpose |
The Sports Psychologist is a full-time, 12-month shared position between the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) and the Oakland University Athletic Department. The position will provide counseling services to athletic constituents and will be housed in the Graham Health Center. The position will report to the Director of the Counseling Center and work closely with the athletic department. | | Job Open Date | 02/06/2025 | | Job Close Date | |

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?

   • Yes
   • No
   • No Response

2. * Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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