Mental Performance Consultant NF4

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

A master's degree or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution degree in exercise, performance or sport psychology, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), AND 1 year of experience is required. Proficiency in applying a wide range of professional performance-based applied mental skills tools, assessments, and implementation methods to a diverse military population. Skilled working with athletes, military personnel, or first responders developing short and long-term or mission specific performance programs. Knowledge of military operational or athlete specific lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to stress, performance anxiety, self-efficacy, and self-determination, performance enhancement, and injury recovery. Ability to communicate and educate large groups that consist of a wide variety of audiences. Experience in developing, planning, and initiating programs to support mental performance for Marines and their families. Capability to provide professional expertise, consultation, and ensure increased awareness in the areas of tactical and operational performance, interpersonal enhancement strategies, mental health optimization, and enhanced coordination of services. Expertise in delivering professional consultation and fostering awareness across tactical and operational effectiveness, interpersonal development strategies, mental health resilience, and integrated service coordination. Ability to consult with individual Marines and authorized patrons regarding assessments, goal setting, performance plan development and implementation, and follow-up or referral as needed. Demonstrated understanding of the mental health literacy requirements of high-performing individuals particularly in areas such as physical and injury recovery, reconditioning, and stress management with the ability to create targeted written content that educates, empowers, and enhances mental performance skills. Skills to review standardized course content of a similar scope and complexity and make recommendations regarding standardized content for target populations as part of a working group. Expertise in guiding and coaching performance mental health modalities such as mental imagery, goal development, concentration skills, anxiety and arousal control, and relaxation techniques not associated with healthcare or treatment. Proficient with administering and interpreting various evidence-based cognitive assessment tools such as neuro or biofeedback, athlete mindfulness