Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics - Contract)

optimal beginnings, llc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Professional liability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account options

CEU and license fee reimbursement

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Optimal Beginnings is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to lead its Psychology Department within a growing multispecialty pediatric practice. The role focuses on comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents, psychotherapy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will supervise Psychology Associates and contribute to program growth, including integrating services with ABA and other specialties.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Willing to obtain a license to practice psychology in Maryland.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral clinical experience.
• Experience supervising Psychology Associates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Psychology Department and collaborate with leadership to shape its future.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for children, teens, and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including SLPs and BCBAs.
• Administer batteries including clinical interviews, observations, and cognitive/academic measures.
• Generate integrated psychological reports and maintain timely records in the EHR.
• Coordinate communication with parents to obtain necessary documentation.
• Mentor and supervise Psychology Associates.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Pediatric Assessments

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Supervision

Team Collaboration

Leadership

EHR Documentation

Education

APA-accredited PhD/PsyD

Pre-Doctoral Internship

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow as a leader? Are you excited at the idea of building a psychology department within a thriving multi-disciplinary practice? Would you like to be a strategic part of a growing company of professionals committed to helping children achieve their full potential? If so, you might be the right person to lead Optimal Beginnings' Psychology Department!

Optimal Beginnings is a multi-disciplinary pediatric practice (Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language Pathology) that has an immediate opening for a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. The Psychology Department primarily provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.

The ideal candidate will have experience with diagnostic evaluations of children and teenagers. This role involves conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, providing individual and group counseling, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supervising a team of well-trained Psychology Associates.

• Conduct psychological evaluations to address concerns related to learning, attention, behavior, and emotions in children (ranging in age from 16 months to 18 years).
• Provide consultation to a multi-disciplinary team that includes Speech Language Pathologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
• Administer psychological batteries that include clinical interviews, behavioral observations, developmental measures, cognitive measures, behavioral measures, and academic measures.
• Generate psychological reports with appropriate data and integration of findings.
• Demonstrate timely and appropriate record-keeping with company's electronic health records management system.
• Collaborate with other service providers of clients (e.g., teachers, counselors, psychiatrists, etc.), as needed.
• Communicate with parents to obtain necessary documentation for review.
• Conduct psychotherapy, including play therapy, with Children & Adolescents.
• Partner with the Leadership Team in directing the future of the department, which may involve any of the following: Individual and Group Psychotherapy for Parents and Caregivers of children with ASD, Parent Support Groups, Anxiety Clinic for Adolescents, Integration of Psychological Services with Applied Behavior Analysis services, Individual and Group Psychotherapy for Adolescents.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or School Psychology.
• Completion of a Pre-Doctoral Internship at an APA-accredited internship site.
• Licensed or immediately license-eligible in Virginia as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Must be willing to obtain a license to practice psychology in Maryland.
• At least three (3) years of post-doctoral clinical experience, preferred
• At least three (3) years of experience in a mental health or counseling environment, preferred.
• Experience with both individual therapy and psychological assessments.
• Experience supervising Psychology Associates, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based child & family interventions relevant to families served in outpatient mental health settings.
• Expertise in the treatment of a wide range of childhood disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD is preferred.
• 401(k) with company matching to support your future.
• Professional Liability Insurance provided.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Flexible scheduling within a structured, collaborative model.
• CEU and license fee reimbursement.
• Dedicated administrative support to protect your clinical focus.
• Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and growth within our integrated model.
• A collaborative clinical environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported.