Job Description
Port Adelaide Football Club, a renowned sporting organization, is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to support its athletes in maintaining optimal mental health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain psychological skills essential for athletes' success.
* Monitor and manage player health and wellbeing needs.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to player wellbeing.
* Support the development of mental health and performance-related education.
* Co-manage players unable to play/train due to mental ill-health or injuries.
* Lead the psychological response for critical incidents.
* Ensure a safe high-performance environment at the Club.
Requirements:
* Experience: Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience working in sport with elite athletes and coaches.
* Qualification: Registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
* Adaptability: Flexible mindset with the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
* Passion for Sport and its impact on the Community: Understanding of the power of sport and the unique challenges and opportunities sport presents.