Clinical Psychologist – Part-Time, Day Shift

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

EAP

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Life & Disability insurance

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychology team on a part-time basis. You will provide meaningful services to adults in inpatient behavioral healthcare, supervise psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows, and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning.

You will lead psychotherapy groups, perform assessments as needed, and ensure high-quality documentation while collaborating with hospital leadership and treatment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
• Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia (DC).
• Experience providing psychological services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience facilitating or leading psychotherapy groups.
• Experience supervising psychology trainees.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must meet applicable PIW and UHS employment and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adult patients receiving behavioral healthcare services.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows.
• Support individual psychotherapy and psychological assessments as appropriate.
• Provide clinical and administrative consultation to treatment teams and hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment planning and positive patient outcomes.
• Review and approve clinical documentation and progress notes, supporting accurate and timely completion.
• Participate in Psychology Department leadership and training activities.
• Contribute to teaching, consultation, and other psychology services based on patient and program needs.

Skills

Group psychotherapy

Clinical supervision

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychology team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychological services to adults receiving inpatient behavioral healthcare while also supporting the development of future psychologists through clinical supervision.

As a Psychologist at PIW, you will lead and support group psychotherapy, provide individual clinical services and psychological assessment as needed, supervise psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to help improve patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Lead and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adult patients receiving behavioral healthcare services.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows.
• Support individual psychotherapy and psychological or psychodiagnostics assessments as appropriate.
• Provide clinical and administrative consultation to treatment teams and hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment planning and positive patient outcomes.
• Review and approve clinical documentation and progress notes, supporting accurate and timely completion.
• Participate in Psychology Department leadership and training activities.
• Contribute to teaching, consultation, and other psychology services based on patient and program needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualification(s)

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution
• Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia (DC)
• Experience providing psychological services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Experience facilitating or leading psychotherapy groups
• Experience supervising psychology trainees
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, trainees, clinical staff, and hospital leadership
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must meet applicable PIW and UHS employment and health requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psychological services within an inpatient or acute behavioral health setting
• Experience working with an adult psychiatric population
• Experience conducting psychological or psychodiagnostics assessments
• Experience supervising psychology externs and/or postdoctoral fellows
• Experience providing clinical consultation or education within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role comes from strong clinical judgment, collaborative communication, adaptability, and a commitment to mentorship. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, support developing clinicians through thoughtful supervision, respond effectively to changing patient and program needs, and consistently approach patients, colleagues, and trainees with professionalism, empathy, and respect.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the broader community. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while continuing to develop your clinical, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Benefits & Rewards

We value the contributions of our part-time team members and offer a variety of benefits and resources based on eligibility. As a part-time Clinical Psychologist, eligible team members may have access to:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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