CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government is seeking a Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority to deliver comprehensive forensic psychology services and assessments across multiple settings. The role involves court-ordered evaluations, expert testimony, and collaboration with hospital and community providers to set goals for justice-involved individuals.

The incumbent will train psychology trainees and pre-licensure staff, participate in safety and pre-employment checks, and support a

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia (DC Health) is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience in forensic psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments.
• Perform court-ordered evaluations in outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court clinic settings.
• Provide expert court testimony and serve as a consultant to staff and stakeholders.
• Train psychology trainees and pre-licensure psychologists.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Court testimony

Psychological assessments

Professional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

APA-accredited internship

Job description

The incumbent of this position serves as Clinical Psychologist in the Forensic Division, Behavioral Health Authority and is responsible for providing the full range of forensic psychological services and assessments for consumers. Provides a full range of court-ordered forensic evaluations and interventions in outpatient, inpatient, jail, and court clinic settings involving the most complex and severely disturbed consumers. Make recommendations and work closely with hospital and community-based service providers, legal and judicial authorities, and other stakeholders in establishing long and short-range goals for justice-involved consumers. Provides expert court testimony and serves as consultant to staff of other disciplines and agencies.Provides training for psychology trainees and pre-licensure psychologists.

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit represented by Psychologists Union, and you will be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.

Area of Consideration

Open to the Public

First Screening Date

August 13, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter

Tour of Duty

Monday – Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT

Satisfactory completion as an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in clinical or counseling psychology and an (APA) accredited clinical internship. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 12 level. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must be a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia through the DC Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia through DC Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration

EDUCATION

Ph.D or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

WORK EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience providing the full range of psychological and neuropsychological services and assessments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Position Designation:

This position is deemed as “Protection Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check;
• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; and
• Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.