Psychologist - Sports Psychologist

The Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applicants for a clinical sports psychologist to provide a variety of mental health services to athletes ages 12 years and older.

The sports psychologist will work directly with our team of Sports Medicine Specialists to assess and treat common sport-related psychological concerns related to injury, rehabilitation, team dynamics, and career transitions, while developing individualized treatment plans. There will also be opportunities to provide performance enhancement services in conjunction with clinical care.

The sports psychologist will join a 27-member psychology division. Clinical practice will be based in the Sports Medicine Ambulatory Clinic, providing seamless, integrated care alongside our multidisciplinary Sports Medicine team.

The University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center includes a robust group of fellowship-trained Orthopedics Sports Surgeons and fellowship-trained Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians in addition to physician assistants, athletic trainers, nurses, physical therapists, CSCS and fitness experts. Our sports medicine specialists are the official health care providers for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Current NWSL team. Our youth sports medicine program partnership allows us to provide care to numerous high schools and middle schools in the metropolitan area. Additionally, we operate a 9,000-square-foot Sports Performance Center that offers injury prevention, performance enhancement, and fitness programs for athletes of all ages.

As part of this position, there will be opportunities for outreach with athletes from our contracted high schools and middle schools. There will also be opportunities to provide services to collegiate athletes in the region.

About the Position:

• Provide assessment, psychotherapy, counseling and support for athletes (12 years and older) with sport-related psychological issues.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy with patients and families
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, athletics trainers and other medical personnel
• Maintain a productive clinical practice in the ambulatory sports medicine center
• Work effectively with other clinical services and outside collaborating facilities to facilitate interaction and harmony in the Department and effective continuity of patient care
• Maintain flexibility regarding clinical assignments to further the best interests of the department as a whole
• Provide excellent educational experience for psychology interns and post-doctoral fellowship areas of psychologist’s expertise in clinical setting
• Participate in the Division and Department activities, faculty meetings, other hospital and medical school committees and grand rounds
• Collaborate in clinical activities and research with other faculty, continuous performance improvement etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship)
• One-year relevant post-doctoral experience in sports psychology
• Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri (PSYPACT is also helpful but not required) by the time of the appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• An M.A. or M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology and/or specialized training in sport psychology, CMPC certification
• APA Division 47 Proficiency
• Experience and comfort in treating eating disorders in athletes and athletes returning from injury
• Research experience and publications

Benefits and Compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City: 

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Current NWSL team, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.    

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Provider Recruiter

ddeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.