Senior Sports Psychologist (Remote/Hybrid)

Senior Sports Psychologist / Performance Psychologist Needed in Manhattan.

Location:
Park Avenue & 59th Street, New York, NY
(Remote/hybrid position possible.)

The Firm
The client is a premier New York City based performance psychology practice working with elite athletes, high-performing individuals, and select high-profile clients across sport, business, and entertainment. The firm is distinguished by its deeply personalized, evidence-based approach to performance optimization and mental conditioning. As the practice continues to scale, expanding into new locations and growing its client base, it is seeking senior practitioners to support its next phase of development.

The Role
The Senior Sports Psychologist / Performance Psychologist will deliver high-impact psychological services to elite performers, with a focus on optimizing performance, resilience, and mental readiness in high-pressure environments. This individual will operate as a trusted performance advisor, working closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that enhance consistency, focus, and competitive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized performance psychology interventions, drawing on evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and mental skills training.
• Work with professional and elite athletes, as well as high-performing individuals across domains.
• Design and implement mental conditioning programs focused on performance optimization, recovery, and stress regulation.
• Collaborate with coaches, trainers, and multidisciplinary professionals to support holistic performance outcomes.
• Deliver workshops, presentations, and educational programming.
• Support clients navigating injury, transition, performance anxiety, and high-stakes competition.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Candidate Profile - Experience

• 10+ years of experience in sport and/or performance psychology.
• Demonstrated success working with elite or professional athletes.
• Strong grounding in both clinical practice and applied performance psychology.
• Experience in team, organizational, or other high-performance environments is preferred.

Candidate Profile - Credentials
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Sport Psychology, or a related discipline.
Licensed Psychologist in the State of New York.

Candidate Profile - Personal Characteristics

• Ability to build trust and credibility quickly with elite performers.
• Composed and effective in high-pressure, high-visibility settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative, yet capable of operating independently.
• Motivated by excellence and continuous improvement.

Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, high-performance practice working at the forefront of sport and performance psychology. The role offers meaningful exposure to top-tier clients and the ability to contribute to the continued evolution of a category-defining firm.

Remote / Hybrid option available.

If you are interested in more information, please email an updated copy of your resume and a good time to contact you.

Daniel Fries
917 841-7677
daniel@psychpros.com
www.psychpros.com

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