Mental Health Therapist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Full time

40

500283 University Sports Medicine

UR - Day (United States of America)

UR URCE 211

$63,003.00 - $80,600.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Performance at the University of Rochester Medical Center is seeking a dynamic professional with strong clinical and performance enhancement skills to join a growing team, led by Dr. Craig Cypher, a clinical and sport psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Dr. Cypher is listed in the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Mental Performance and Mental Health Registries and is also an approved mentor for CMPC certification by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

The Mental Health and Performance Therapist will also have opportunities to work with athletes and elite performers in a newly built, state-of-the-art facility, the Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance. Recently opened in December of 2023, this center houses CHAMPP, the Center for Human Athleticism and Musculoskeletal Performance and Prevention. CHAMPP offers next-generation orthopaedic medicine that is fully integrated with mental performance and includes functional movement-based physical therapy and athletic performance training, computerized biomechanical motion analysis, and advanced approaches to injury risk assessment and prevention.

The successful candidate will have expertise in evidence-based mental health treatment, will be skilled in providing performance enhancement services grounded in research, and will be able to successfully collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes professionals in sports medicine, physical therapy, nutrition, and strength and conditioning.
Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment performs complex psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for patients and their families when indicated.
Provides comprehensive mental health and /or dual diagnosis services for individuals who have a diagnosable mental illness. The therapist functions as the primary clinician and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapy/counseling, and education services for patients and families. Systematically and continually assesses the patient’s mental condition in collaboration with the patient and family.

Performs complex psychosocial intake assessments that effectively evaluate diagnostic needs for athletes, elite performers, and their families within a collaborative sports medicine program. Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for patients with clearly defined therapeutic and performance goals.
Conducts psychotherapy sessions for athletes and elite performers managing mental health issues and psychological aspects of injury recovery utilizing evidenced based approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy and evidenced-based sport psychology interventions.
Conducts mental performance sessions for athletes and elite performers utilizing evidenced based techniques rooted in sport psychology research.
Designs and delivers educational and engaging team interventions and presentations suited to the needs of coaches, teams, and…