Sport Psychology Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Chicago White Sox are seeking a Sport Psychology Coordinator to support players and staff with mental health and mental performance needs that impact job-related performance and personal well-being. In this position, you will help develop and implement a comprehensive Mental Performance system across the minor league affiliates, with a particular focus on mental health education and the acculturation process for Latin American players.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the strategic development and implementation of systems that enhance mental performance and mental health education across the organization


• Screen for mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders under the support of a licensed practitioner


• Serve as primary contact for assisting players and staff in the referral process with EAPs. Identifying offsite treatment and counseling services for athletes who require a higher level of care or specialized mental health care in collaboration with EAPs.


• Provide individual, short- and long-term, multiculturally competent mental health counseling for athletes presenting with diverse concerns. Serviced on-site and virtually (as needed and legally allowed)


• Provide individual, short- and long-term support for athletes and coaches with mental performance needs. Serviced on-site and virtually


• Present psychoeducational workshops to educate staff/players on mental performance topics in addition to providing education related to mental health and well-being to enhance mental health IQ and improve day-to-day functioning


• Function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary sports medicine team including athletic trainers, team physicians, strength coaches, and sport dietitians.


• Provide consultation with the player development staff, including coaches, administrators, and performance staff.


• Assess the acculturation process of Latin American Players from the DR to the complex and gather data to inform best practices within this demographic.


• Develop and support various initiatives to promote overall athlete health, resilience, and acculturation within athletes coming from other countries.


• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to athletes, coaches, and staff utilizing discretion and in accordance with procedures, laws, and ethical codes (ACA, APA, AASP).


• Participate in case management, peer consultation, business meetings, and professional development activities.


• Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) involvement, evaluation and services as needed.


• Maintain excellent record-keeping and exhibit strong communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychologist


• Completed PhD and/or Master’s in Mental Health Counseling or a related psychology field. PhD and/or master’s degree in Sport Psychology/High Performance Psychology Preferred


• Current License in Mental Health Counseling or license eligible in AZ, NC, AL, IL


• CMPC or CMPC eligible upon hire


• At least 4-5 years of postgraduate experience providing mental health and/or mental performance services


• Ability to obtain AZ, NC, AL, IL mental health license. PSYPACT or COMPACT eligible preferred


• Qualified applicants are bilingual or have moderate knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language.


• Strong generalist with knowledge and experience in providing mental health counseling and mental performance services to elite athletes (baseball preferred).


• Interpersonal and communication skills required to initiate and foster relationships with athletes, coaches, staff, other clinicians, and various stakeholders.


• Knowledge, skills, and expertise required to provide multicultural-competent clinical services.


• Knowledge and skills related to high performance psychology or familiarity with working in an elite competitive sporting environment required (collegiate, professional, Olympic, etc.)


• Knowledge, skills, and expertise required to proficiently conduct, document, and evaluate individual, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach.


• Ability to utilize an electronic health record system.


• Ability to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with players, coaches, and staff.

Requirements:

• Travel to Spring Training and Affiliates


• Ability to travel, work long hours during the baseball season, and be outside in all weather


• Preferred location: Glendale, AZ

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.