Sports Psychologist at Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale Clinic

The Department of Sports Medicine at Banner - University Medicine Phoenix is now interviewing sports psychologists to provide care to athletes of all ages at Arizona’s destination Banner Sports Medicine Center in stunning Scottsdale, Arizona . The ideal candidate thrives in a highly dynamic practice with a collaborative team of Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Sports Nutrition/Performance clinicians, and a full concussion team with access to the most cutting-edge clinical technology available. The ideal candidate has the proven ability to administer evidence-based sports psychotherapy services to athletes of all ages and levels; strong psychological assessment and evaluation skills; effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers as well as professional, collegiate, and youth athletic teams and programs.

This position will have the unique opportunity to partner with the Banner High Performance Center, co-located at Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale, to provide mental skills coaching to enhance mental performance, resilience, and overall well-being. This role involves developing and implementing tailored mental skills training programs to help athletes optimize their performance, manage stress, and achieve their personal and competitive goals. The role will work with athletes of all ages and abilities, including youth, professional, and elite athletes across a variety of sports.

Location: Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale, 7400 N. Dobson Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Schedule: M-F |Regular Business Hours

Minimum Requirements: 

• PhD or PsyD and licensed as a sport psychologist required
• Completion of APA or APPIC approved Internship and Post-Doctoral Residency
• Sport Medicine Psychologists with 3+ years experience (athletic performance and mental health) are encouraged to apply! 

Skill & Ability Requirements

• Strong communicator and public speaker – ability to lead and educate small and large groups with Mental Skills Coaching and Education
• Empathy and active listening abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects/cases at a time.
• Ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in sports psychology and mental health.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance tracking tools.
• Ability to travel between HPC facility and other locations within greater Phoenix community. 
• Periodic travel, of multiple days, may be required to support clients and partners.
• Must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced high performance culture.

Banner Benefits:

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Financial wellness resources, including with matching or deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts 

Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale: This one-of-a-kind facility is a comprehensive, one-stop destination for numerous sports medicine services and specialists under one roof, with internationally and nationally renowned sports medicine providers and leaders. The three-story 80,000 square-foot center will welcome and serve athletes at all levels, from youth to professionals. The development is in strategic alignment with Banner’s partnership with prominent local athletic teams, including Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Coyotes, Tucson Roadrunners and University of Arizona. This center will reach diverse populations of people who participate in sports not only Arizona but across the country.

Our Community: Iconic Desert. Beautiful Skylines. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nation’s sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States’ sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriches with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater, and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets… Arizona has it all.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

At Banner Medical Group, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Our Raintree clinic is a new practice ideally placed to support the growing Northeast Valley of metro Phoenix population.   The area offers convenient access to some of the most amazing scenery, hikes, world-class golf courses, shopping/dining, schools and services available to Arizona residents.

Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout six states and in a variety of settings – from growing practices along the Northern Colorado Front Range and rural locations in Nebraska, Wyoming and Nevada to large multi-specialty practices like the Banner Arizona Medical Clinic and Banner Pediatric Specialists in the metropolitan Phoenix area. BMG currently has more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practitioners representing more than 65 specialties and is experiencing growth in all locations to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

BANNER HEALTH, a Top 5 Large Health System, is one of the leading not-for-profit in the nation; we are financially strong and growing responsibly to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

• Named one of the Top 5 Large Health Systems in the U.S. by Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters)
• Named one of the Top 7 Integrated Health Networks
• Named in the top 100 of Information Week's top 500
• Banner Health was selected as one of the Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare by Health Leaders Media
• Voted as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Phoenix metro area by the Phoenix Business Journal
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