Psychologist Embedded in Athletics **Updated Salary**

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24191
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jamie Rizzuto at [email protected] or 406-994-6130
Classification Title
Working Title Psychologist Embedded in Athletics **Updated Salary**
Brief Position Overview
MSU is pleased to announce the opening of one Psychologist Embedded in Athletics position.
Position Number 4M0707
Department Athletics
Division Athletics
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Psychologist Embedded in Athletics is a member of the Athletics Student Services team as well as a staff member of MSU Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS). This position will have dual oversight/supervision by both CPS and Athletics. The Psychologist Embedded in Athletics will follow NCAA Mental health Best Practices Guidelines and be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Montana. They also must have experience providing direct mental health counseling services. They will be housed within Athletics and work directly with the student-athlete population and MSU Athletics Department Coaches, Administration and Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide education to the athletics department (i.e. trainers, sports medicine providers, administrators, coaches, athletes, etc) about the role of the embedded mental health clinician.
    • This should include limitations to the role, with a specific focus on protecting client confidentiality in all settings as outlined in MT law and relevant ethics codes. This includes securing releases of information as needed to coordinate services.

  • Provide direct counseling services to student athletes, in a private, confidential space either at the Athletics facility or CPS, under CPS clinical policies and procedures.
  • Clinical documentation must be completed within CPS policy and exist within the secure health record system at CPS (Titanium Schedule).
  • Coordinate referral system to outside providers as needed, in collaboration with CPS, athletic trainers, and sports medicine providers.
  • Coordinate and vet outside providers offering mental performance or other services to athletics that may be related to mental health.
  • Consultation support to coaches, administrators, trainers, and other Athletics staff which is focused on mental performance and mental health issues.
  • Provide education, training, and intervention with athletic teams related to mental health and performance issues.
  • Develop and implement pre-participation procedures related to mental health (e.g. CCAPS-Screen).
  • If Athletics continues with a Bobcat Wellness Team, the role of the embedded clinician would be strictly consultative and will not be in a position to share confidential information.
  • Serve as the Big Sky Conference Mental Health Liaison for MSU Athletics.
  • Continually be in NCAA Compliance and current on NCAA Standards/requirements specific to mental health legislation.
  • Other duties as assigned by CPS and/or Athletics.


Coordination with CPS:

  • Attend clinical team meetings at CPS.
  • Engage in clinical supervision with the CPS Director and subject matter consultation with the Assistant Director for Clinical Services.
  • Chart documentation and scheduling is conducted within Titanium Schedule and is fully integrated with CPS policies and procedures.
  • The embedded mental health clinician-athletics emphasis is unable to provide direct clinical services to all athletes who may need clinical support. This role works closely with CPS providers to refer athletes to other qualified CPS providers (perhaps to work with a provider with a specialized area of focus or specific identity factors) or to off-campus providers if they need a higher level of care.
  • Provide training and education to CPS staff on athletics processes as well as consultation on best practices for clinical services for student athletes.

Must maintain annual continued education credits in the field of sport and performance psychology, as well as other CE requirements for clinical licensure.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from APA accredited program.
  • Licensed in MT as a psychologist within one year of hire (i.e. complete all supervised hours and take the EPPP).
  • Clinical experience working with adults including crisis intervention.
  • Experience providing clinical consultation services to student athletes and athletic departments.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience providing sport psychology services to student athletes and athletic departments.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, co-workers, and colleagues on campus and in the community.
    • Ability to represent Athletics and Counseling and Psychological Services and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.
    • Maintain confidentiality of records and information and follow all legal and ethical standards of psychologists.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    • Critical thinking and analytical skills.
    • Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively written and orally.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    CPS and Athletics value a team approach to our work and welcome candidates who are eager to work in a supportive environment, to engage with their colleagues, and are passionate about working in college mental health. Position may require occasional work on the evening and weekends depending on the needs of the position. CPS and Athletics staff value diversity and maintain a culturally humble stance. We continually endeavor to advance our multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to provide culturally attuned services to all clients and recognize each of their unique intersecting identities. As such, all staff are required to complete Safe Zone training as well as attend staff trainings where multicultural professional development is a focus.
    Physical Demands
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on January 8, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement
    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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