Associate Athletic Director for Sports Psychology

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Department Summary

Ole Miss Athletics is seeking an Associate AD for Sport Psychology to direct and oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the Sport Psychology Department.

Role Specifications

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Family - Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P5

Grade - 13

Role Summary

Plans and implements the activities of the University Counseling Center through the supervision of assigned professionals.

This position will direct and oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the sport psychology department in Athletics. The incumbent will identify mental strengths and weaknesses that contribute to or affect an athlete's performance; advise and treat student-athletes with mental health conditions; develop mental strategies that enable student-athletes to overcome setbacks or injuries; and provide supervision, guidance, and direction for support staff.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducts evaluations and provides student-athletes with individual, group, or team therapy and psychological counseling related to their mental health.
• Oversees compliance with ethical standards, rules, and regulations by assuring that clinical services comply with university, SEC, and NCAA guidelines as well as federal and state mental health and privacy laws.
• Provides strategic planning and oversight of psychological services provided to student-athletes. Consults with coaches regarding mental health needs when appropriate
• Develops policies and procedures for implementation of clinical services including crisis assessment, intervention, and individual and group counseling related to the sport psychology department.
• Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports related to sport psychology services provided to student- athletes.
• Manages outside referrals of student-athletes for mental health-related needs.
• Oversees the use of external consultants by teams who may fall into the category of wellness, performance, psychology/coaching, or motivational speaking.
• Directs programming developed and implemented by the sport psychology department. Acts as a representative of Ole Miss Athletics in areas of mental health. Serves as a liaison to external providers, the SEC, the NCAA and the community.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and direction for all sport psychology staff.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Manages the activities of assigned individuals within the counseling center.
2. Provides mental health and psychological counseling to the University community.
3. Consults with students, parents, faculty members, and staff members regarding individuals of concern.
4. Provides supervision of staff and graduate assistants.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience Including Supervisory Experience

Licensure:

Incumbent must be licensed or eligible to obtain full licensure as a mental health professional

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience related to the above described duties.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.