Psychologist - Sports Psychologist

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

CME allowance

Retirement contribution

LTD/STD and life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Hospital in the Kansas City area is seeking a Psychologist – Sports Psychologist to provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation, and triage for outpatients in the Orthopedics Sports Medicine clinic and Kansas Team Health. You will join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to education for psychology interns, fellows, practicum students, and medical trainees.

Responsibilities include collaboration with faculty on scholarly activities and ongoing clinical duties.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from APA/CPA-accredited program with APA-approved internship.
• One-year post-doctoral experience in sports psychology.
• Must be fully licensed or licensable in Kansas (primary) and Missouri by the appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation, and triage to outpatients within Orthopedics Sports Medicine clinic and Kansas Team Health.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the Sports Medicine Clinic.
• Educate psychology interns, fellows, practicum students, medical fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with faculty in scholarly activities.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Post-doctoral experience in sports psychology

Licensed or licensable in KS and MO (PSYPACT helpful)

Job description

Indian Creek Medical Office Building

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Psychologist - Sports Psychologist

About the Position:

• Provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation, and triage to outpatients within the Orthopedics Sports Medicine clinic and Kansas Team Health.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the Sports Medicine Clinic and Kansas Team Health.
• Participate in the professional education of psychology interns and fellow in our APA accredited programs, as well as psychology practicum students, and medical fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with other faculty in scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship).
• One-year relevant post-doctoral experience in sports psychology.
• Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri (PSYPACT is also helpful but not required) by the time of the appointment.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Current NWSL team, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Mavericks.

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.