Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Psychologist (Part-Time)

Universal Health Services; 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

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