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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 ...

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$3.0K/wk

As a Clinical Psychologist embedded in our pain management clinic, you will play a key role in ... The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh ...

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What is the difference between Professional Sports Psychologist vs Sports Psychologist?

AspectProfessional Sports PsychologistSports Psychologist
CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree in psychology, licensure, specialized training in sports psychologyMaster's or Doctoral degree in psychology, licensure, specialized training in sports psychology
Work EnvironmentSports teams, athletic organizations, private practice, sports clinicsClinics, hospitals, private practice, research settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in professional and collegiate sports settingsBroader, including clinical, research, and educational contexts

Professional Sports Psychologists specialize in working directly with athletes and teams to enhance performance and mental resilience within sports environments. Sports Psychologists have a broader scope, working in clinical or research settings, but may also serve athletes. The key difference lies in the focus on sports performance and the typical work environment.

Is there a demand for professional sports psychologists?

The demand for professional sports psychologists is growing as teams and athletes increasingly recognize the importance of mental health and performance optimization. Opportunities are available in professional, collegiate, and amateur sports settings, often requiring specialized training and certification in sports psychology. The field is expected to expand with increased awareness of mental health in sports environments.

What careers are in professional sports psychology?

Careers in professional sports psychology include roles such as sports psychologist, performance consultant, mental skills coach, and team consultant. These professionals work with athletes, coaches, and teams to improve mental resilience, focus, and motivation, often requiring advanced degrees and certification in psychology or sports science.

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Clinical & Sports Psychologist

University of Maryland

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Other

Medical, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

University Of Maryland, Baltimore rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

264th of 623 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description - Clinical & Sports Psychologist (260000QW)

Job Description

Clinical & Sports Psychologist - ( 260000QW )

Faculty Opportunity

Department of Psychiatry

Sports Psychologist

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time innovative and collaborative Clinical and Sport Psychologis t to join our multidisciplinary team. This newly created position provides a unique opportunity to develop and shape a fully integrated sport psychology and mental health program within a comprehensive sports medicine model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leaders across Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics to establish strategic partnerships, develop innovative programming, and expand access to evidence‑based mental health and performance services for athletes throughout the region.

Based primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, this position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for both in‑person and virtual clinical services.

This role is ideal for a psychologist who is passionate about mental performance enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, community outreach, and clinical care. The position will support athletes across the lifespan, including youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and elite performers, while helping build a regional center of excellence in sport psychology and athlete mental health.

Qualifications

The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.

The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

T he referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part‑time employees.

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