"Embedded Sport Psychologist"

Embedded Sport Psychologist

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Counseling and Psychological Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently searching for a Sport Psychologist to join our Cook Counseling team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're passionate about student mental health and the student athlete experience, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll be joining the Cook Counseling Center team as an embedded sport psychologist in athletics; a department centered on promoting student learning, development, retention, and holistic wellbeing by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success.
2. You'll be reporting to the Director and Associate Director in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3. You'll be responsible for providing direct clinical services and performance enhancement training to student athletes through triage, intake, counseling, and crisis appointments.
4. You'll consult with coaches, administrators, staff, students, and parents regularly and provide training/outreach to the athletic community, which will also include attending some sports team meetings. You may be asked to supervise pre-doctoral interns interested in a sport psychology rotation.
5. You'll provide on-call emergency coverage as assigned and participate actively in staff, committee, and professional development activities.
6. You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7. You'll be offered a base compensation package between $72,000 - $82,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, from an APA-approved program with an APA-approved internship and be licensed or licensed eligible as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supervision may be provided with a goal of licensure within 1 year from start date of employment.

• Experience in providing focused therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and interest in collaboration with academic departments, faculty, and staff.
• Training and experience in delivering culturally competent interventions.
• Experience in outreach and educational programming, e.g., suicide prevention gate-keeper programs.
• Experience with managing crisis situations, completing risk assessments, and disposition planning to address safety risks.
• A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
• The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of the role while maintaining positive and healthy relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues with acceptance, respect, and trust.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a mental performance consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
• Experience in working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience in working with student athletes.
• Previous training and/or experience in a college mental health setting
• Well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills

Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Regular

Salary Information
$72,000 - $82,000

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hours per week
40

Review Date
03/13/2026