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Post-Doctoral Clinical/Counseling Psychologist The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Clinical/Counseling Psychologist. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Administration Athletics Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job SummaryThe residentwill deliver direct clinical services, psychological assessment, outreachprogramming, and multidisciplinary consultation within an integrated athleticshealth model. This position emphasizes the development of advanced competenciesin assessment, crisis intervention, sport performance consultation,interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems-level service delivery incompliance with NCAA, conference, and state regulatory standards. This is asupervised, training-focused appointment. Eligibility for licensure in theState of Mississippi is required at the time of hire, with the expectation ofobtaining independent licensure within three (3) months of employment. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a clinical caseload of enrolled student-athletes, including individual therapy, team interventions, and group programming.
• Conduct and/or co-supervise psychological evaluations to inform diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and referrals for psychopharmacological consultation.
• Complete intellectual and psychoeducational assessments to support accommodation requests in collaboration with Athletic Academic Support Services.
• Provide evidence-based sport psychology consultation to assigned teams and facilitate psychoeducational workshops grounded in empirically supported sport and performance psychology principles.
• Assist with providing consultation and outreach services to coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning, nutrition and other administrative personnel regarding the psychological well-being of individual student-athletes and team members.
• Assist in providing daytime, evening, and weekend crisis response services for individual student-athletes and teams.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support emergency mental health care, reintegration following injury or hospitalization, and continuity of care.
• Support coordinated care for complex clinical presentations including substance use disorders, disordered eating, and severe and persistent mental illness.
• Engage in collaborative practice with campus entities including student counseling services, health services, academic support, and behavioral health resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Assist in compiling and reporting data utilization for psychological services.
• Participate in supervision and training meetings and perform special projects or departmental initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Doctoraldegree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology froman accredited institution. Completion of an APA-accredited internship prior tothe start date. Demonstrated clinical experience working with emerging adultpopulations. Demonstrated competence in the administration and interpretationof psychological assessment instruments, including intellectual (e.g., WAIS),personality (e.g., MMPI, PAI), and psychoeducational (e.g., WJ, WRAT)assessments. Eligibility for provisional or independent licensure in the Stateof Mississippi, with the expectation of obtaining independent licensure withinthree (3) months of hire. Demonstrated knowledge of ethical, legal, andprofessional standards governing the practice of psychology. This position will work non-traditional and irregular hours, includingearly mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Eclectic knowledge of theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and clinical/counseling psychology.
• Knowledge of sport psychology and performance enhancement.
• Knowledge to ensure all assigned tasks comply with University, Sunbelt Conference, and NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of professional, legal, ethical, and professional standards endorsed by licensing professional organizations.
• Competency practicing in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to conceptualize, diagnose and properly treat cognitive, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to make accurate judgments concerning the physical, emotional, and educational welfare of student-athletes.

Preferred QualificationsAdvanced training or specialization in Sport Psychology or Performance Psychology. Experience providing mental health or sport performance services within collegiate or competitive athletic settings. Experience addressing substance misuse, eating concerns, identity development, injury and return-to-play adjustment, crisis management, anxiety, depression, and grief in athletes. Familiarity with community-based referral networks. Ability to present at local, national, and international conferences while adequately representing Southern Miss Athletics. Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology or comparable advanced training. Experience presenting at professional conferences and engaging in scholarly dissemination. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.