Psychological Services Provider

Job Summary:

The Psychological Services Provider will support the development and implementation of mental health, performance services, and programming for the National Team (NT) and National Junior Team (NJT).  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and referral services to NT and NJT athletes across the country. 
• Provide individual and group therapy services primarily to NT, NJT, and athletes representing the U.S. at international competition delegation through remote services across the country. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide treatment for athletes ranging from mental health concerns to optimization of performance. 
• Provide consultation, training, and educational resources for coaches and staff while following HIPAA and ethical guidelines to facilitate the mental health and sport performance needs of athletes and teams.
• Assist in training athletes, coaches, staff, and volunteers on the mental health and sport performance policies and
• Apply and execute the mental health emergency action plans for Team USA when needed.
• Contribute to the development of an environment for USA Swimming team members and athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive.
• Adhere to HIPAA-compliant documentation and recordkeeping, including recording all patient athlete medical interactions and related data.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the Professional State Licensing Boards in the field of practice.
• Provide patient management in accordance with licensure, scope of practice, standards of care, and functions of individual professional licensure permitted by state law. Provide referrals when necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively while following HIPAA requirements with athletes, coaches, parents, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel.
• Obtain and maintain multi-state licensures and continuous compliance with medical and legal requirements for the states of licensure.
• Travel with USA Swimming to events throughout the year. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide a high level of service and communication at all times with all entities.

 Required Skills & Abilities:

• Readily establishes credibility and maintains confidentiality at all times. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal integrity
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Continuously comply with local, state, and federal health and safety standards, rules, and regulations.

 Education & Experience:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master’s degree in a Psychology, Social Work or Counseling related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Fully licensed as a mental health provider. 
• AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ clinical experience working in higher education athletics, and/or with professional athletes. 
• Experience with electronic medical recording and related software(s).
• Training and/or experience working with the U.S. Center for SafeSport preferred. 
• Experience with or understanding of National Governing Bodies structures, roles, objectives, and culture in relation to the Olympic movement and athlete relations. 
• Completion of USADA anti-doping training is preferred.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours and be on-call as a regular part of the position.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function.
• Must be able to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to more than 20% of the year. 
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds.  
• This position is open to remote, hybrid, or in-office working arrangements. The USA Swimming headquarters office is in Colorado Springs, CO; occasional travel to CO is required for remote workers. 

 Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Bonus eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus target of up to 7.50%.
• Benefits available include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability 
  • Company paid group term life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • 401(k) w/match after 1 year of service
  • Profit sharing and safe harbor contribution after 2 years of service
  • EAP
  • PTO
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance

Anticipated Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000