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Department:

SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences•

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Position Title:

Faculty•Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sports Psychology)

Job Family Group:

Academic Job Description Summary:

The Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered psychological care to athletes and physically active individuals with sport-related psychological concerns. Clinical responsibilities include the assessment, treatment, counseling, and ongoing management of psychological factors affecting athletic performance, participation, injury recovery, and return to sport for athletes ages 12 and older. The faculty member provides appropriate evaluation, support, and referral for patients whose mental or behavioral health needs require services beyond the scope of the sports psychology practice. This position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and supports the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education and mentorship of learners, including psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The individual also contributes to departmental academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, clinical collaboration, research, committee service, and other activities that advance the missions of the department and institution.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

Provide specialized clinical, educational, and/or research services within the area of sports psychology using current, evidence-based practices and techniques, including assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and support for athletes ages 12 and older. Deliver comprehensive psychological services across clinical settings, including individual and group psychotherapy and counseling for patients and families, as appropriate. Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, academic programs, and institutional partners to support patient care, continuity of care, program development, research, and scholarly activity. Contribute to the education, training, supervision, and mentorship of learners, including psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, students, trainees, and other designated groups. Participate in departmental meetings, case conferences, Grand Rounds, seminars, faculty meetings, committees, and other academic activities as assigned. Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in sports psychology and related areas of clinical practice, including the psychological care of athletes and appropriate referral for concerns beyond the scope of the practice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications Education:

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited clinical program. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

Licensed or eligible for licensure as an independent licensed psychologist in the States of Kansas and Missouri.

Work Experience:

One (1) year of supervised clinical experience, including internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship experience.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

M.A. or M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Certifications/Licenses:

CMPC certification. APA Division 47 Proficiency. PsyPACT authorization or eligibility.

Work Experience:

Specialized training in sport psychology. Experience treating eating disorders in athletes and athletes returning from injury.

Required Documents:

Resume/CV Cover Letter If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

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Employee Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Faculty•Psychiatry-and-Behavioral-Sciences•Sports-Psychology-_JR010461 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number

JR010461.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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Faculty

•Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sports Psychology)

Department:

SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences

•

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Position Title:

Faculty

•Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sports Psychology)

Job Family Group:

Academic Job Description Summary:

Job Duties:

Required Qualifications Education:

Certifications/Licenses:

Licensed or eligible for licensure as an independent licensed psychologist in the States of Kansas and Missouri.

Work Experience:

One (1) year of supervised clinical experience, including internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship experience.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

M.A. or M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Certifications/Licenses:

CMPC certification. APA Division 47 Proficiency. PsyPACT authorization or eligibility.

Work Experience:

Specialized training in sport psychology. Experience treating eating disorders in athletes and athletes returning from injury.

Required Documents:

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

https:

//www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Faculty

•Psychiatry-and-Behavioral-Sciences

•Sports-Psychology-_JR010461 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number

JR010461.

About KU Medical Center:

Benefits:

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Faculty - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sports Psychology)