About the role

Available shifts

• are subject to change based on organizational needs.
• Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff.
• To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world.
• UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
• The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.
• UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
• Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.
• UNLV sits in the top spot in U.

What you'll do

• include individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis assessment and intervention; psychological assessment; consultation; and outreach programming.
• The Sport Psychologist also provides mental health consultation to coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, and Athletics administrators while promoting a culture of wellness and help-seeking among student-athletes.
• In addition to clinical services, the Sport Psychologist provides psychoeducational programming and performance-related interventions that support resilience, stress management, adjustment, leadership development, and optimal functioning in academic and athletic environments.
• The Sport Psychologist works collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, athletic administrators, CAPS clinicians, psychiatrists, and care management professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for student-athletes.
• may include conducting needs assessments, evaluating programs and services, participating on CAPS and Athletics committees, supervising doctoral interns and graduate trainees (as appropriate for licensure level), and contributing to the continued development of integrated mental health services within Athletics and CAPS.
• UNLV holds prestigious designations as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V-Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III-Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
• We have been consistently ranked among the nation's most ethnically diverse college campuses.
• We are seeking candidates who can work effectively with a wide range of individuals from diverse identity backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, religion, and ability status.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive clinical practice and an understanding of the unique developmental, mental health, and wellness needs of collegiate student-athletes.
• In addition to our comprehensive service model, CAPS maintains an APA-accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and an active practicum training program, providing valuable opportunities for professional growth, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

What you'll bring

• This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
• Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required.
• Experience providing mental health services to collegiate student-athletes, athletes, or other high-performing populations is required.
• Training or experience in sport psychology, performance enhancement, and consultation within athletic settings is preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must obtain a provisional
• as a Nevada Psychological Assistant by the start date.
• Candidates are required to attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 18 months from the date of hire for postdoctoral candidates and 24 months from the date of hire for new doctoral graduates.
• Licensure for independent practice as a Psychologist is required, and Nevada licensure for independent practice as a Psychologist is required prior to the start of employment.

Benefits

• Sport Psychological Assistant
• $81,000-$90,000 Sport Staff Psychologist
• $105,253-$120,000 Unable to offer more than stated
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary
• programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents PERKS & PROGRAMS Employee recognition and appreciation programs UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.
• edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
• HOW TO APPLY Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing
• Additional information is available at SSA 1945.