Job Description

Position: Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Athletes & Sports Medicine

Location: Brighton, MA

Position Type: Full-Time, On-site

Reports To: Dr. Maddie Barron, Director of Mental Health

Position Overview:

WHSP Medical, P.C. is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our interdisciplinary team comprised of skilled physicians, dietitians, mental health professionals and other medical personnel. Reporting to the Director of Mental Health, the mental health clinician will contribute the mental health team and is dedicated to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of female athletes across the lifespan – from adolescents to adults – through integrated, outpatient care.

The Mental Health Clinician provides individual outpatient psychotherapy and mental performance consultation to athletes navigating a wide variety of challenges including but not limited to identity development, REDS and/or eating disorders, life transitions, depression, anxiety and performance anxiety. The clinician supports athletes seeking to elevate their overall performance and wellness in and out of sport. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the athlete experience, trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapeutic interventions and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual outpatient psychotherapy to female athletes of all ages, with a focus on injury recovery, identity transitions, anxiety, depression, and performance-related stressors.
• Deliver therapeutic support for athletes experiencing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), eating disorders, or disordered eating in close collaboration with dietitians and medical providers.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary case rounds and consultations with team members to ensure comprehensive treatment planning and coordinated care.
• Utilize an evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and regularly assess progress.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
• Provide psychoeducation to athletes and their families on mental health topics related to sports, recovery, and resilience.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to sport psychology, eating disorders, and best practices in athlete mental health care.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a completed master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field from an accredited program or doctoral level degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Currently licensed or ability to obtain licensure (e.g., LICSW, LMHC, PsyD, Ph.D.) in the state of Massachusetts no later than 6 months after hire date.
• At least 1-3 years post-graduate clinical experience in providing mental health services to athletes throughout the lifespan.
• Experience working with athletes, preferably in a sports medicine setting.
• Clinical experience with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, injury recovery, and/or eating disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Clinical/Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Knowledge and experience providing performance psychology services to athletes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in working with athletes with eating, trauma-related concerns, and/or identity and life transitions (e.g., sport retirement, gender identity, collegiate athletics) in the athlete experience.
• Actively participates in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Specialized training in evidence-based care (e.g., trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, ACT).

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Outpatient clinical setting within a sports medicine practice.
• Position requires on-site presence delivering in-person and virtual patient appointments.
• Some evening availability may be expected to accommodate athlete schedules.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, empowering workplace focused on advancing women’s health and athletic performance.
• A dynamic environment with athletes, performers, and active women of all ages.
• Opportunities to learn from leading experts in women’s sports medicine, performance, and wellness.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Required Application Materials:

• A current CV that accurately reflects licensure status in all states where licensure has been obtained.
• Cover letter that outlines your interest in working at the intersection of women’s health, sports, and performance and how you meet the specific job requirements.

How to Apply:

Please submit required materials to Jen Thompson, Practice Manager at jthompson@whspmedical.com.

To view this and our other open positions, and to learn more about WHSP Medical, P.C., please visit whspmedical.com/careers.

WHSP Medical is an equal opportunity employer. WHSP Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or military service.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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