Licensed Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Expand Psychology; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance

Paid leave (Vacation, Sick, Parental)

Continuing Education Stipend

Modern, Fully Furnished Offices

Flexible Scheduling

On-Site Parking

Warm, Collegial Team Culture

Job summary

Expand Psychology in Northern Virginia is seeking dedicated child/adolescent psychologists to join a private practice with a warm, collaborative team. Full-time caseload, flexible roles, and opportunities for supervision and didactic trainings are offered.

Licensed or license-eligible psychologists with a Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an APA-accredited program are encouraged to apply; you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team and help build services for children, adolescents, and families.

Qualifications

• Earned a Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an APA-Accredited institution.
• Completed an APA-Accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia.
• Interest in working with children and adolescents and building caseload.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Full-time caseload of 20–25 direct client hours per week.
• Provide child/adolescent therapy and related services as applicable.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Engage in supervision, group supervision, and monthly trainings.
• Pro bono opportunities through partnerships may be available.

Skills

PsyD/PhD

Virginia licensure

Child/adolescent focus

APA internship

Education

Psy.D./Ph.D. (APA-Accredited)

APA-Accredited pre-doctoral internship

Job description

Are you a dedicated and passionate Psychologist looking to build a thriving career in a dynamic and supportive private practice? Expand Psychology is actively seeking exceptional child/adolescent psychologists to join our warm team working each day to create meaningful change in the lives of individuals of all ages.

Why Choose Expand Psychology?

Celebrating our 22nd year serving the Northern Virginia and greater Washington, D.C. communities, Expand Psychology is a well-established and growing outpatient group practice with modern offices in Falls Church and Old Town Alexandria, VA. Since our founding in 2005, we have expanded to a multidisciplinary team of 20+ clinicians, all committed to providing outstanding care across the lifespan. Our team thrives in a collaborative, collegial, and enriching environment where clinicians are supported in their professional growth and long-term career goals. Underlying all we do is a mission to both support our clients and our staff to lead fulfilling lives.

What Makes This Position Unique?

• Full-Time Caseload – New team members will quickly establish a full caseload of approximately 20-25 direct client contact hours per week.
• Flexibility to Pursue Your Clinical Passions – Whether you are interested in individual therapy, group therapy, consultation services, or psychological assessment (though not required), we support you in shaping a role that aligns with your expertise and career aspirations.
• Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Approach – We value diverse theoretical orientations, with an emphasis on helping clinicians develop their niche. Our staff features experts in CBT, ERP, psychodynamic therapy, PCIT, pain reprocessing therapies, IFS, and EFT therapies.
• Commitment to Ongoing Learning – Our practice offers individual supervision, group supervision, peer consultation groups, and monthly didactic trainings to licensed providers in addition to our trainees. We want to ensure you are professionally fulfilled and that our staff remains at the cutting edge of the field. A yearly stipend for continuing education is provided to further your professional development.
• Opportunities to Give Back – Through partnerships with local non-profit organizations, clinicians have the option to provide meaningful pro-bono care that benefits the broader community.
• Administrative Support – Our full-time administrative team handles intake screening and administrative support, allowing you to focus on clinical work and professional growth.

As a full-time Expand Psychology employee, you will receive a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000– - based on ultimate caseload size
• Health Insurance – We are proud to support our clinicians health and growth
• Professional Liability Insurance – Provided at no cost to you
• Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave – We strive to foster work-life balance
• Continuing Education Stipend – Investing in your ongoing development
• Modern, Fully Furnished Offices & Supplies – Work in an environment that matches your clinical approach and the needs of your clients
• Flexible Scheduling – Autonomy to structure your schedule to best fit your and your clients needs
• On-Site Parking – We want to ensure our offices are accessible to our staff and clients
• A Warm, Collegial Team Culture – Join a supportive network of dedicated professionals

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking highly motivated, collaborative, and compassionate child/ adolescent psychologists who are eager to grow within a dynamic private practice setting.

• Candidates must have earned a Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an APA-Accredited institution and have completed an APA-Accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia.
• We welcome candidates who are seeking to work with children and adolescents– we will help you in building your caseload around your desired referral base.
• We value clinicians from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who bring unique perspectives and expertise.
• Ideal candidates are eager to engage in consultation, collaboration, and continuing education.
• We seek psychologists who are excited about enhancing client care and developing innovative clinical programs that serve both our clients and the wider community.

Applicants may apply to either our Falls Church or Old Town office, with the opportunity to work at one or both locations