Post-Doctoral Scholar - Sports Medicine

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's SPAWS is offering a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship in sport psychology within college athletics. The role integrates clinical and performance services delivered by a collaborative team for student-athlete wellbeing.

Required: Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical or counseling psychology, APA-accredited program, and experience with diverse populations; preferred experience with student-athletes and sport psychology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• APA-accredited program completion by start date.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology services under supervision within SPAWS.
• Integrate into SPAWS operations.
• Support evaluation, intervention, and performance education for student-athletes.
• Contribute to education and research initiatives.

Skills

Therapy experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diversity training

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

SPAWS supports OSU student-athletes through comprehensive mental health and performance services delivered by a collaborative team of professionals specializing in athletic culture and student-athlete wellbeing. We provide timely, effective education, intervention, and evaluation services integrated within the athletic department to decrease mental health stigma, expand access to care, and foster positive systemic change. Through innovative excellence in clinical care, research and screening, programing, training, and performance, we strengthen both the wellbeing and competitive success of Ohio State student-athletes.

Housed through the Wexner Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, SPAWS works exclusively with Ohio State Athletics and collaborates with sports medicine. The Ohio State University Athletic Department is home to nearly 1,000 diverse student-athletes and 36 Varsity sports.

The postdoctoral fellowship position is intended for a clinical or counseling psychology graduate to pursue training in the specialty area of sport psychology within college athletics. This position will be expected to fully integrate into the general operations of SPAWS, providing a variety of services under appropriate supervision. This a 12 month position with a flexible start date based on internship completion. The stipend is $63,480 (paid monthly), including generous benefits https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree (such as an Ed.D. or PsyD ) in a relevant discipline.. The applicant must have verifiable training and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, proficiency in individual therapy, and an ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals.

All requirements for a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program must be met and verified by the start date of the fellowship, including the successful completion of internship and dissertation.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with student-athletes and completed academic work in the specialty area of sport psychology.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.