Mental Performance Consultant NF4

Requires a master¿s or doctoral degree in exercise, performance, or sport psychology from a regionally accredited institution; Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP); and one year of relevant experience. Must be proficient in applying mental-performance tools and assessments with diverse military populations and in developing short-, long-term, and mission-specific programs for athletes, military personnel, or first responders.

Requires knowledge of operational stress, performance anxiety, self-efficacy, injury recovery, and performance enhancement, plus strong group instruction and program-planning skills. Must be able to consult with individuals on assessments, goals, performance plans, follow-up, and referrals; coordinate integrated services; and create clear educational content on resilience, recovery, reconditioning, stress management, and mental-performance skills.

Requires skill in reviewing standardized curricula, coaching non-clinical techniques¿including imagery, goal setting, concentration, arousal control, and relaxation¿and administering and interpreting evidence-based cognitive tools such as biofeedback, neurofeedback, mindfulness and self-regulation assessments, neuro-visual training, and transcranial brain stimulation.

INTRODUCTION This position serves as a Mental Performance Consultant for the Semper Fit WARR Program. The incumbent provides non-clinical services that build Marines¿ and families¿ confidence, focus, resilience, and overall readiness across the physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Applies sport and performance psychology principles to improve Marines¿ health, readiness, and performance in tactical and training environments.

• Designs and delivers individual and group consultations, drills, and programs that strengthen resilience, confidence, focus, motivation, stress management, and performance under pressure.
• Provides education, assessments, and practical tools supporting cognition, confidence, emotional regulation, motor skills, and resilience.
• Develops culturally responsive performance strategies through individual and group consultation and makes referrals when appropriate.

Uses evidence-based performance assessments, inventories, biofeedback, and neurofeedback appropriate to Marines¿ duties and unit needs. Supports physical training and land, water, crossover, and field exercises. Teaches imagery, goal setting, concentration, arousal control, and relaxation techniques. Documents assessments, services, plans, follow-ups, outcomes, and referrals as required. Partners with marketing staff to create evidence-based digital and print educational content for installation audiences.

Advises the supervisor on program implementation, manages environmental risks, and reports Measures of Effectiveness and Performance. Coordinates with behavioral health, transition, stress-control, religious ministry, military health, and other interdisciplinary partners to align services addressing physical, mental, spiritual, and social fitness, sleep, and nutrition.

Protects proprietary, privileged, and confidential records; prevents unauthorized access or disclosure; and reports breaches immediately in accordance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA, DoD Directive 6025.18, and other applicable requirements. Serves on interdisciplinary teams, advisory boards, working groups, and collaborations supporting WARR, Marine Corps Total Fitness, human performance, and primary prevention. Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides courteous customer service, resolves or escalates concerns promptly, follows safety requirements, reports hazards and mishaps, and supports EEO and harassment-prevention standards. A valid state-issued driver¿s license is required.