Mental Performance Consultant Jobs
Mental Performance Consultant jobs are open across professional sports, collegiate athletics, military, and corporate sectors, from entry-level associate roles to senior consultant and director positions, with specializations in athlete mental skills coaching, executive performance, and sport psychology. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary of Major Functions:
Provide clinically based sport and performance psychological services to patients participating in the athlete track. Tasks include oversight of performance enhancement/mental skills training with athletes, facilitating athlete track psycho-education groups, outreach to athletic departments and other organizations of interest, creation and delivery of athlete track presentations to the EDCare and broader community, research and development of resources and materials pertaining to the athlete track, and participation in weekly team meetings to address patient and program needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of evidenced-based sport and performance psychology skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of evidenced-based counseling skills.
- Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport.
- Utilizes creativity in therapeutic interventions to maintain a safe, supportive, clinically sound environment.
- Oversees performance enhancement/mental skills training with athletes.
- Attends athletes’ training sessions.
- Manages athletes’ training schedules by working closely with EDCare’s strength & conditioning staff.
- Facilitates athlete track groups with expertise, demonstrating ability to engage, set limits, and monitor the group process.
- Maintains and develops group curriculum for athlete track groups.
- Conducts outreach to athletic departments and other organizations as needed.
- Creates and delivers presentations pertaining to the athlete track to the EDCare and broader communities.
- Attends and contributes in weekly athlete track meetings, staffings, and clinical meetings.
- Conducts research to inform athlete track program development and evaluations.
- Conducts research pertaining to needs assessments for athletic departments/athletic organizations.
- Maintains presence and availability for patient requests and needs; provides outreach to patients when necessary.
- Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: progress notes, group notes, etc.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field or equivalent experience in an active doctoral program.
- Specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology.
- Previous clinical training related to counseling and crisis management.
- Previous experience working with athletes in an athletic/performance setting.
- Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Treatment orientation that aligns with that of EDCare.
Computer Skills:
- Must be able to effectively maneuver within an office scheduling system.
- Minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
Physical Demands and Environment:
Physical demands of this job include but are NOT limited to:
Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking occasionally, hearing constantly, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately. This position requires lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:
95% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.
Summary of Major Functions:
Provide clinically based sport and performance psychological services to patients participating in the athlete track. Tasks include oversight of performance enhancement/mental skills training with athletes, facilitating athlete track psycho-education groups, outreach to athletic departments and other organizations of interest, creation and delivery of athlete track presentations to the EDCare and broader community, research and development of resources and materials pertaining to the athlete track, and participation in weekly team meetings to address patient and program needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of evidenced-based sport and performance psychology skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of evidenced-based counseling skills.
- Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport.
- Utilizes creativity in therapeutic interventions to maintain a safe, supportive, clinically sound environment.
- Oversees performance enhancement/mental skills training with athletes.
- Attends athletes’ training sessions.
- Manages athletes’ training schedules by working closely with EDCare’s strength & conditioning staff.
- Facilitates athlete track groups with expertise, demonstrating ability to engage, set limits, and monitor the group process.
- Maintains and develops group curriculum for athlete track groups.
- Conducts outreach to athletic departments and other organizations as needed.
- Creates and delivers presentations pertaining to the athlete track to the EDCare and broader communities.
- Attends and contributes in weekly athlete track meetings, staffings, and clinical meetings.
- Conducts research to inform athlete track program development and evaluations.
- Conducts research pertaining to needs assessments for athletic departments/athletic organizations.
- Maintains presence and availability for patient requests and needs; provides outreach to patients when necessary.
- Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: progress notes, group notes, etc.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field or equivalent experience in an active doctoral program.
- Specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology.
- Previous clinical training related to counseling and crisis management.
- Previous experience working with athletes in an athletic/performance setting.
- Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Treatment orientation that aligns with that of EDCare.
Computer Skills:
- Must be able to effectively maneuver within an office scheduling system.
- Minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
Physical Demands and Environment:
Physical demands of this job include but are NOT limited to:
Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking occasionally, hearing constantly, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately. This position requires lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:
95% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental performance consultant jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in sport psychology, counseling psychology, or a related field
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
- Demonstrated experience delivering individual and group mental skills sessions in competitive settings
- Proficiency in evidence-based techniques including goal setting, imagery, arousal regulation, and concentration
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills for work with coaches and athletes
- Experience documenting session notes and maintaining confidentiality within team environments
Tips for Your Mental Performance Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to applied outcomes
Hiring managers want to see measurable performance improvements, not just credentials. Frame your experience around specific outcomes you facilitated, such as helping athletes manage competitive anxiety or guiding teams through slumps, rather than listing theoretical training.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Certified Mental Performance Consultant status, and licensed counselor credentials carry real weight. Put them in a dedicated section above work history so screeners catch them before they filter your resume out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental performance consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by sport or sector
Job titles vary widely across this field. Search for 'mental skills coach,' 'sport psychology consultant,' and 'performance coach' alongside the standard title so you don't miss openings that match your background but use different terminology.
Prepare a case-based interview presentation
Many organizations ask finalists to present a mock session or case study demonstrating how you'd work with an athlete or team in a specific scenario. Practice delivering a structured, evidence-based approach out loud before your interview, not just on paper.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Many mental performance consultant contracts define caseload size, travel expectations, and access to athletes loosely. Before accepting an offer, clarify how many clients you'll carry, what documentation is required, and whether the role includes group versus individual sessions.
Mental Performance Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental performance consultants?
The companies hiring the most mental performance consultants right now include EDCare, IMG Academy, and Brooks Running, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Ohio, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Professional sports organizations, university athletic departments, and military branches consistently account for a large share of open roles.
How many mental performance consultant jobs are remote?
About 50% of mental performance consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible delivery models. Roles focused on corporate executive performance and online mental skills coaching tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions embedded with professional or collegiate sports teams typically require on-site presence during competition seasons.
How do you become a mental performance consultant?
Start by earning a master's or doctoral degree in sport psychology, counseling psychology, or a closely related field that includes supervised applied hours. From there, complete the supervised mentorship hours required for Certified Mental Performance Consultant status through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Building a portfolio of real client work, whether through graduate assistantships, internships with athletic departments, or pro bono consulting, is essential before you apply to full-time roles.
Can I get hired as a mental performance consultant without much experience?
Entry-level mental performance consultant roles do exist, but they almost always require at least graduate-level supervised practicum hours, even if you haven't held a paid position. Prioritize graduate assistantships with athletic departments, volunteer work with club or high school sports programs, and any supervised case experience you can document. Hiring managers care far more about the quality and variety of your supervised hours than the number of years on a resume.
What does the mental performance consultant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your training background, theoretical orientation, and experience with specific populations such as collegiate athletes or military personnel. Finalists are frequently asked to deliver a mock mental skills session or present a case study demonstrating how they would approach a performance challenge. Organizations embedded in competitive sports often include a panel interview with coaches and athletic directors before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mental performance consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to mental performance consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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