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Sport and Performance Psychologist/Staff Psychologist

Job no: 498984
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Athletics, Student Affairs / Services, Student Health / Counseling, Business Operations / Services
Division: University Health & Counseling Serv

TheSportandPerformance Psychologist is an embedded position in the HealthandCounseling Center (HCC) that is funded by the Athletic departmentandthe HCC.TheSportandPerformancepsychologistworks with intercollegiate student-athletesandserves as a liaisonto the athletic department. TheSportandPerformancePsychologistis responsible for mental health screening (pre-participation evaluations), triaging requests for Mental HealthandPerformancebased treatment for student-athletes within anintegrated health care clinic,along withservingstudent-athletes through regular office hours, educational programming,andconsultation with staff within the Department of Athleticsandacross campus. The Sport and Performance Psychologist serves as the primary supervisor for a sport psychology track doctoral intern and, at times, a secondary sport psychology graduate student trainee, and provides group supervision for the sport psychology team (intern, primary graduate student trainee, and secondary graduate student trainee) housed within the HCC. The Sport and Performance psychologist is also responsible for supervising all doctoral interns for ADHD/LD evaluations and managing assessment platforms, materials, and purchasing. This position also supports University of Denver’s Athletic teams through consultations and team performance sessions when possible and upon coaching staff request.This is a full-time,40 hour a week,12-month, benefited positionandreports to the Director of Counseling Services.

The mission of the University of Denver’sHealth & Counseling Center is to enhance overall student well-beingandsuccess through inclusive physicalandmental healthcare, prevention, education, and advocacy services.The HCC is an on-campus facilitywith two counseling locationsopen 8am-5pm M-F.The HCCprovides a wide range of on-site medicalandmental health services, along with advocacyandhealth promotion for the whole campus community. The University of Denver is deeply committed to Inclusive ExcellenceandEquityandseeks alicensed psychologistwho possesses cultural humilityanda strong understanding of systems of oppressionandcan integrate thoseperspectivesintotheir work.

The vision of DU Athletics is to epitomize a comprehensive NCAA Division I men’s and women’s program committed to broad-based excellence competitively, academically, and socially; to cultivate a diverse group of athletes to impact the public good for generations to come.

The mission of DU Athletics is to transform student-athletes to leaders, champions, and agents of positive change; to empower student-athletes to serve the public good while excelling in sports and academics, fostering a legacy of excellence.

DU Athletics competes in several highly competitive conferences – the West Coast Conference, the Big XII conference (Gymnastics), the Big East conference (women’s and men’s lacrosse), the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, and the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association.

• Manageandprovide specialized counselingandsportpsychology services specifically for the DU Department of Athletics NCAA Division I student-athlete population.
  • Coordinate sport psychology staffing with sports medicine staff for annual pre-participation evaluations for all newcomer student-athletes for the purposes of screening mental health issues and introducing spectrum of sport psychology services.
• Provide crisis intervention services via both our daytime crisis system (Counselor of the DayandCrisis Time coverage for athletes)andserving as back-up support fortheafter-hours on-call system.
• Supervise a limited number of ADHD/LD evaluations for student-athletes.
• Consultandcollaborate closely with the Deputy Athletic Director for Pioneer Health and PerformanceandMedical Director/Head Medical Team Physicianto ensure holistic student care.
  • Collaborate with all Pioneer Health & Performance staff (Sports Medicine, Sport Dieticians, and Sport Performance Coaches), as well as head coaches for 18 Division I programs.
• Recruitandsupervisea clinicalsportpsychologytrack doctoral intern and doctoral level practicum student.
• Developanddeliver outreachprograms, workshopsandpsycho educational group presentations to student-athletesand teams, and attend practices and events as schedule allows.
• Consult with DU Athletics personnel, parents, faculty, etc., when appropriateandwithconsentin order toprovide quality of care.
• Maintain a diverse option of providers to accommodate student-athleteandAthletic Department preferences both on campusandthrough outside referrals.
• Maintain clinical records within a HIPAA medical records system.
• Generateyearly reports related to volume of clinicalandteam services.
• Superviseandparticipate in thedevelopment ofgeneralisttrainees, including practicum students, internsandpostdoc/postgraduate fellows.
• Demonstrate sensitivityandcompetency in working with the full range of diverse groups.
• Perform additional professional service as individual skillsandinterestsandagency needs indicate.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or license- eligible within three months in the Stateof Colorado as a psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D).
• Specialized training inPerformanceandSport Psychology.
• Experience with supervisionandcrisis intervention.
• Experience working with college athletes, preferably ina high-profile intercollegiate athleticssetting.
• Experience with ADHD/LD evaluations.
• Experience integrating the principles of Inclusive Excellence into the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications or licensed by professional organizations (e.g., APA, ACA, CMPC).
• Experience working in competitive athletic environments.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience withinjury-related psychological services, (i.e. health or pain psych)
• Experience with outreach, preventionandgroups.
• Experience supervising ADHD/LD evaluations.
• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 26, 2026.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $89,000-$93,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, and local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

Advertised: August 11, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

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