Clinical & Sports Psychologist

University of Maryland, Baltimore

$120K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Sport Psychology (PhD/PsyD)
  • Experience in mental performance enhancement for athletes
  • Demonstrated ability in interdisciplinary collaboration and program development
  • Strong clinical care skills in mental health services
  • Track record of teaching and research in relevant fields

Responsibilities

  • Develop and shape a comprehensive sport psychology and mental health program
  • Collaborate with Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics teams
  • Establish strategic partnerships to enhance program effectiveness
  • Create innovative programming for a range of athletes
  • Expand access to evidence-based mental health services
  • Support athletes across the lifespan from youth to elite levels

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Generous leave package with over 4 weeks of vacation annually
  • Retirement program effective on hire date
  • Tuition remission for employees and dependents
  • Professional development programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 Psychologist 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.

All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:

Job Number260000QW

Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.

Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Part-time 50% FTE: $60,000-80,000

Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Full-time 100% FTE: $120,000-$160,000

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.

The 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 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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