Psychological Services Provider

Job Summary:

The Psychological Services Provider will support the development and implementation of mental health, performance services, and programming for the National Team (NT) and National Junior Team (NJT).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and referral services to NT and NJT athletes across the country.
• Provide individual and group therapy services primarily to NT, NJT, and athletes representing the U.S. at international competition delegation through remote services across the country.
• Demonstrated ability to provide treatment for athletes ranging from mental health concerns to optimization of performance.
• Provide consultation, training, and educational resources for coaches and staff while following HIPAA and ethical guidelines to facilitate the mental health and sport performance needs of athletes and teams.
• Assist in training athletes, coaches, staff, and volunteers on the mental health and sport performance policies and
• Apply and execute the mental health emergency action plans for Team USA when needed.
• Contribute to the development of an environment for USA Swimming team members and athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive.
• Adhere to HIPAA-compliant documentation and recordkeeping, including recording all patient athlete medical interactions and related data.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the Professional State Licensing Boards in the field of practice.
• Provide patient management in accordance with licensure, scope of practice, standards of care, and functions of individual professional licensure permitted by state law. Provide referrals when necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively while following HIPAA requirements with athletes, coaches, parents, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel.
• Obtain and maintain multi-state licensures and continuous compliance with medical and legal requirements for the states of licensure.
• Travel with USA Swimming to events throughout the year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide a high level of service and communication at all times with all entities.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Readily establishes credibility and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal integrity
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Continuously comply with local, state, and federal health and safety standards, rules, and regulations.

Education & Experience:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master's degree in a Psychology, Social Work or Counseling related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Fully licensed as a mental health provider.
• AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years' clinical experience working in higher education athletics, and/or with professional athletes.
• Experience with electronic medical recording and related software(s).
• Training and/or experience working with the U.S. Center for SafeSport preferred.
• Experience with or understanding of National Governing Bodies structures, roles, objectives, and culture in relation to the Olympic movement and athlete relations.
• Completion of USADA anti-doping training is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours and be on-call as a regular part of the position.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function.
• Must be able to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to more than 20% of the year.
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds.
• This position is open to remote, hybrid, or in-office working arrangements. The USA Swimming headquarters office is in Colorado Springs, CO; occasional travel to CO is required for remote workers.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Bonus eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus target of up to 7.50%.
• Benefits available include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Company paid group term life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • 401(k) w/match after 1 year of service
  • Profit sharing and safe harbor contribution after 2 years of service
  • EAP
  • PTO
  • 15+ paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Anticipated Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Job Questions:

Are you currently, or have you ever been, a member of USA Swimming?

Do you currently hold a clinical license or are you license eligible?

Have you ever worked with elite-level athletes, or for an athletic institution?

Do you live in the Colorado Springs area? Or are you interested in the hybrid or remote working arrangement?