Clinical Sport Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

The University of Southern California Counseling & Mental Health is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Sport Psychology for the 2023-2024 academic year. The position is full-time 12-month appointment specifically providing clinical services to the university’s student-athlete population.

The duties include providing individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, performance enhancement, psychotherapy groups and seminars for USC student-athletes. Other responsibilities include clinical ADHD evaluations (no testing), outreach, assisting with programming, assisting with research, supervised team performance enhancement facilitation and training, and may provide supervision and training to pre-graduate trainees.  The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of a California licensed psychologist with specialization in sport psychology. USC is an NCAA Division I University with 21 teams and approximately 600 student athletes.

Applicants must have a Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program and have completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.  Strong clinical skills and experience from a wide range of training experiences are required .  Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and training in multicultural populations is essential. Experience as a college athlete would be helpful, but not necessary. Organizational skills, follow through, strong understanding of boundaries and countertransference, ability to work independently in a responsible manner in a fast-paced environment, growth minded and openness to feedback are all essential to this position.  Applicants must also demonstrate strong ethical and professional skills within all aspects of their clinical, consultation, and administrative duties.  Interest in sport performance and/or have academic preparation in sport psychology is helpful, but not necessary.

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private urban research university located near downtown Los Angeles. USC has a population of 37,000 students, which includes undergraduate, graduate and professional degree students. USC is one of the top academic institutions in the United States with one of the most accomplished Athletic Departments in the country.  The university has one of the largest international student populations in the United States.

The position is 12 months, full-time beginning August 1, 2023.  Salary is $64,064 and includes health benefits, sick time, paid vacation, professional days and $500 stipend for professional development.

For more information please see:

• USC Sport Psychology: https://usctrojans.com/sports/2019/6/7/usc-athletics-sport-psychology.aspx
• Clinical Sport Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship: https://sites.usc.edu/cmhtraining/sportspsychology-postdoc/

To apply:

Review of materials will begin January 1, 2023.

Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in the Clinical Sport Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, clinical, and why you believe you would be a great fit for the position.  Please also include your Curriculum Vita (CV) and three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your recent clinical work, and an additional three references with phone and email contact information via email to Madison Martins.

Please address any questions or concerns to: 

Madison Martins, Psy.D.

Clinical and Sport Psychologist

Sport Psychology Training Coordinator

Counseling and Mental Health, USC Student Health

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences 

USC Student Health Keck School of Medicine 

University of Southern California

Madison.Martins@med.usc.edu

Minimum Education: Doctoral candidate Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Counseling experience. California license eligible. Knowledge of safety precautions appropriate to clinical setting.