Assistant Director of Psychological Health and Performance, Athletics

The University of Colorado Boulder welcomes applications for the Assistant Director of Psychological Health and Performance, to assist the Director and staff in the planning and operations of psychological services (evaluation, treatment, and education) to student-athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. This person will oversee the evaluation of the mental performance work with teams as well as plan and implement group offerings.

Additionally, the individual in this role will provide consultation and relevant training to coaches, athletic trainers, academic staff, and other athletic department staff within the realm of psychological services and mental performance.

The Assistant Director will also provide individual and/or group clinical supervision for trainees and staff. The Assistant Director will work closely with Psychological Health and Performance's Director and Staff in designing and implementing programming with direct service and outreach needs to the athletic department (athletes, coaches and staff), and in ensuring high quality, inclusive and responsive services to athletes and the department as a whole.

The Assistant Director will evaluate the effectiveness of the programming in achieving improved mental health and performance.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

• Provide consulting and outreach services to coaches, athletic trainers, academic staff, and other administrative personnel regarding the psychological well-being of individual student athletes and team members.
• Work closely in collaboration with team physicians regarding appropriate NCAA documentation as well as making medication recommendations for disorders/disabilities.
• Lead and coordinate the student-athlete pre-performance evaluations (PPEs) by introducing behavioral health concepts and how to access services.
• Identify psychological and performance education outreach needs and offer relevant programming.
• Responsible for assessing and treating common psychological issues such as anxiety/depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and personality disorders.
• Provide daytime crisis intervention and emergency services in situations involving individual student-athletes or teams.
• Be on-call on a rotation for backup to The Buffs Helpline.
• Participate in relevant special projects and meetings.
• Other duties in support of mission as assigned.

• Oversee, manage, create and coordinate the day-to-day operations of program implementation.
• Provide supervision of staff and trainees.
• Participate and facilitate ongoing training and education of trainees and staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with organizational units that can assist and/or enhance the mental health services provided to student-athletes.
• Participate in continuing education and professional association activities related to the performance of job functions and…