U.S. Soccer Overview 

We are U.S. Soccer, and we are the future of sport in the United States.  Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.  We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans.  We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.  

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together.  We Aim High.  We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners. 

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment.  Teamwork.  Respect.

Position Description 

The Senior Manager, Mental Health will be a full-time employee of U.S. Soccer to lead, direct and provide mental health, care, education and resources in support of the federation, athletes and staff. This professional will be a key leader in developing and delivering messaging, programs and resources as well as support in moments of crisis the needs of mental health across the sport. Additionally, this role will build and foster key partnerships across the mental health platform, with key national stakeholders who support our mission and are pivotal for sustained programming. The Senior Manager, Mental Health will take the lead on guiding and delivery of lead sports mental research, publications, and academic scholarship in collaboration with the Director of Research & Innovation. This role will create key policies on mental health screening, tool kits for staff and players, as well as provide interventions and guidance for crisis and escalating matters as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop a strategic plan with department objectives for mental health delivery 
• In collaboration with the Head of High Performance and Chief Medical Officer, collaborate on in-and-out of camp programming to players and staff 
• Be a key clinical provider as part of the overall medical team in support of mental health matters on individual and or group circumstances
• Develop and support research projects by ask, within the (Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Sporting Analytics) departments
• Be a key stakeholder in building enhanced federation wide mental health education, awareness, resources and programming
• Support our National Teams by traveling into camps as per annual scheduling
• Research and provide guidance on innovative tools, programs and or resources that can be of support to the mission 
• Collaborate with key National stakeholders in the mental health space
• Participate in webinars, conferences as scheduled
• Develop and deliver educational programming directed to the targeted audience as collectively agreed upon
• Support the “Mental toughness’ and performance optimization of the athlete 
• Lead the U.S. Soccer mental health task force in scheduled meetings and build upon and enhance existing programs. 
• Lead in implementing the clinical pathways for mental health assessment, referrals, treatments/interventions, and management and will serve as a case manager for mental health referrals.
• Direct providers in the management of mental health crises and in the execution of mental health emergency action plans for U.S. Soccer nationally and internationally. 
• Maintain current licensure/certification within the Mental Health Field
• Provide treatment that spans the spectrum of psychological care for athletes, focusing primarily on mental health concerns but may include optimization of performance when necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master's degree or PhD in clinical Psychology or equivalent
• General knowledge of soccer and or elite athletes and sport
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments 
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical sports psychology
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal people skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and execute under pressure and deadlines 
• High professional acumen 
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor with excellent capacity and understanding to write scientific papers 
• Able and willing to travel up to 40-50 days of the year
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed 

Desired Qualifications 

• Passion for soccer 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) 
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures 
• Previous experience/work with elite and youth athletes

Working at U.S. Soccer is a unique opportunity. Employees who work at U.S. Soccer have the following attributes: 

• Live our Principles & Values
• Adopt a company centric approach—Serve the Athlete and the Fan
• Embrace and see learning as a lifelong pursuit 
• Possess a growth mindset—keeps an open mind and seeks new challenges 
• Practice self-assessment and self-reflection
• Possess a tireless work ethic
• Wants to be part of a team that wins
• Has the ability to be firm but fair 
• Communicate in a direct, open and honest manner
• Build relationships through genuine interpersonal skills 

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. 

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.