The Assistant Director of PROS helps to oversee mental health and mental performances services that are delivered by PROS’ staff. The Assistant Director also collaborates with other departmental staff (e.g., athletic training, academics, athletic directors, etc.) for continuity of care.  The Assistant Director is also charged with developing mental health programming, outreach, and strategies to improve the field of sport psychology.

Essential Functions: The Assistant Director’s time will be divided among the following activities in the approximate/average increments of time – hours per week – indicated in parenthesis: 

•Counseling (8-14)

•Admin time (4-15)

•Administrative programing and research (1-4)

•aAssessment and report writing (2-6)

•Mental performance enhancement (4-10)

•Athletic Student Life projects (1-3)

•Supervision (1-3)

•Outreach (2-6)

•Additional duties may include supervision of other trainees, coordinating PROS outreach efforts; providing crisis counseling and management; assisting the coordination of new student-athlete orientation programs; and collaborating with campus groups to develop programming opportunities around specific topics (e.g., National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Week). Specific responsibilities will be based on availability and staff training needs.

Required Education: A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology, AND: 

• 24 months as a Counseling Psychologist or School Psychologist.

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines


• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives


• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, coaches, adminstrators and other staff


• Able to demonstrate ability to work well with a diverse group of clients


• Committed to collaborate to meet the mental health and team building needs of our student-athletes and sport programs


• Committed to confidentiality regulated by university, state, and federal rules and regulations


• Create and deliver effective training presentations


• Experience with counseling and empirically supported therapeutic interventions.


• Able to gain and maintain working knowledge of university, Big 12, and NCAA rules and regulations

Certifications:

• A Licensed Psychologist by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologist or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date. 


• Licensed or licensed-eligible to practice in Oklahoma.

Departmental Preferences:

• Have certifications or licensed by professional organizations (e.g., APA, ACA, AASP-CMPC).


• Experience working in competitive athletic environments.  


• A Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical/Counseling or Educational Psychology from an accredited institution of higher education. 

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see including color, depth perception and clarity hear, and communicate verbally  


• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; may be required to travel


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Supervision: May supervise doctorate level trainees

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

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