Athletic Counselor

Location : Minneapolis metro area in Minnesota

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Type : Full-time; Hybrid (in-office & remote)

Start Date : As soon as possible

About Company :

Premier Sport Psychology prides ourselves as a leader in the field of high-performance psychology. Our reach is wide and diverse, from top-tier professional sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, and USA Olympic and national teams, to Power 5 collegiate athletic departments.

Beyond sports, our expertise benefits highly driven and ambitious business teams and executives who are determined to perform better in highly competitive settings.

Our core offerings encompass a rich array of services, including performance optimization, pivotal leadership development, mental health counseling, and cutting-edge resilience training, ensuring our clients excel in all settings.

Based in Minneapolis metro area of Minnesota, Premier is not bound by geography, as we’ve made our services accessible nationwide.

As we continue to champion peak performance and accelerate leadership development across both sport and corporate terrains, we are in an exciting phase of broadening our horizons.

Our comprehensive portfolio is designed not just to bolster executive management capabilities but also to uplift team dynamics, create championship cultures, and fortify mental resilience.

Now, we’re seeking an exceptional professional a passionate individual who resonates with our mission, vision, and values who is eager to join our highly collaborative team at the forefront of reimagining corporate and sports high-performance excellence.

Mission :

Premier Sport Psychology exists to empower people to think better, feel better, perform better, and be better.

Position Summary :

The Athletic Counselor at Premier Sport Psychology will be responsible for providing mental health and mental performance services to individuals of all ages in the private practice setting and sport-related settings.

This role involves the opportunity to support university sport psychology programming and / or sport organization contracts.

This position is designed for an individual who is interested in collaborating as a member of an action-oriented, passionate, and innovative sport psychology team.

A successful candidate is an agile learner, provides high-quality work, adaptable, and collaborative. This individual will report directly to the Vice President of Clinical Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide mental health and mental performance services to clients
• Collaborate closely with additional sport psychologists and mental performance consultants on staff
• Develop, provide, and deliver mental health and / or mental performance programming services for coaches, players, and staff (i.

e., individual client care, case management, group workshops, presentations)

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with referral sources
• Maintain license(s) and / or certifications with education / specialties to provide tools, models, and training for performance optimization (i.

e., mindfulness, focus, confidence, imagery, emotional regulation, managing pressure, etc.)

• Work closely with coaches, trainers, and medical staff to integrate psychological strategies into training and competition
• Develop and deliver educational sessions for athletes, coaches, and staff on various aspects of sport psychology
• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in sport psychology and apply evidence-based practices
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of all consultations and interventions
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Unconventional hours will be required

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields
• Clinical licensure and / or certification (i.e., LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
• 1+ years performance psychology experience in applied sport psychology preferred
• Experience working in a university counseling center and / or working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience providing services to multicultural populations
• Strong generalist with knowledge and experience in providing individual mental performance consulting and case management services
• CMPC preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to complex situations
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in the field
• Crisis intervention experience
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment preferred
• Maintain a team-oriented and growth mindset and a willingness to support the team

Benefits :

Benefits include paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, matching 401(k), health insurance and health savings account, long term disability insurance, professional liability insurance, continuing education / professional development funds, and sporting event tickets.

Other highlights of this role include being part of a team that conducts cutting-edge research, and internal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

To apply for the position, please submit the following application materials :

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