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The Psychology Department at Joe DiMaggio Children?s Hospital is seeking a motivated and dynamic sports psychologist to join its growing team. The services will play an essential role in elevating the care we provide to young athletes recovering from sports injuries and are vital in enhancing the recovery experience for athletes dealing with both physical and emotional challenges. By addressing the mental and emotional aspects of recovery, services will significantly improve overall outcomes, reduce recovery time, and help athletes return to the sport they love. The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program and be licensed (or license-eligible) in the state of Florida. Completion of an APA-accredited internship and fellowship with formal training in sports psychology is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of specialists in a pediatric hospital setting.Key Responsibilities include:? Psychological Support and Recovery: Provide individual and group psychological intervention to young athletes recovering from major sports injuries, helping them cope with the emotional and mental challenges of rehabilitation, including stress, anxiety, depression, and fear of re-injury.? Collaboration with Sports Therapy Team: Work closely with the sports medicine team, orthopedic surgeons, sports therapists, and other healthcare professionals to integrate psychological services into the comprehensive care plans of injured athletes.? Mental Health Screening and Assessment: Screen athletes for signs of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and kinesiophobia (fear of re-injury), particularly in those recovering from ACL reconstruction, meniscus repairs, shoulder & hip labrum repairs, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, and sports-related concussions.? Development and Implement Recovery Plans: Work with athletes and their families to develop individualized mental health strategies that align with the athlete's physical recovery. Assist athletes in managing their mental well-being throughout the healing process, encouraging positive coping strategies and resilience.? Education and Prevention: Educate athletes, families, and staff on the importance of mental health during recovery, early identification of potential psychological issues, and the benefits of behavioral health intervention. This is a full-time employed position that offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.JDHeC_CJAs part of the Memorial family, your well-being is important to us. Memorial provides several programs and benefits to ensure you feel supported and connected in your professional and personal life including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care/Healthcare FSA accounts, and Retirement Plans. Some benefits are paid for by Memorial. Some are split between you and Memorial. Some are offered to you at a group discount, and others are paid for by you. We care about keeping you healthy ? physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Some of our additional benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Adoption Assistance, Disability Insurance, Education Assistance, Parental Leave Pay, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, Reproductive Medicine, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).About Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

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