Athletic Psychologist/Counselor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE, USA
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
| Working Title | Athletic Psychologist/Counselor |
|---|---|
| Department | Athletics-0850 |
| Requisition Number | S_260240 |
| Posting Open Date | 03/24/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 03/31/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Provide mental health psychology services, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health assessments and education to student-athletes and sports programs. Provide education and prevention programming on clinical psychological issues to student athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, and other constituents. Will need to work some evenings and weekends depending on student-athletes’ needs and schedules. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Master’s degree in mental health related field required and two years providing mental health services to students ages 16-24 in an educational environment. Demonstrated contextual and cultural understanding of elite sport systems and individuals essential. Clinical/prevention experience in the areas of eating disorders/disordered eating and interdisciplinary healthcare modalities required. Eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, or LIMHP in the state of Nebraska within one year of hire required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Two years’ experience providing mental health services to student-athletes and two years’ experience providing psychological skills training for sport. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | Negotiable |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Brianna Ward, Ph.D., LP bward@huskers.com 402-472-4618 |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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