Overview
The Licensed Clinical Psychologist will provide outpatient psychotherapy and psychological testing to adults in collaboration with psychologists, psychiatric medication providers, and therapists. Depending on experience and interest, the clinician may also provide group, couples, or family therapy. Most clinicians can build a full caseload within three months, supported by the practice’s strong referral network.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Assessment
- Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess and diagnose adults with a range of mental health concerns and recommend appropriate, evidence-based treatment interventions, supports, and care strategies.
- Psychotherapy: Provide empirically supported psychotherapy to adults through in-person and telehealth individual therapy, with opportunities to offer group, couples, or family therapy based on experience and interest.
- Psychological Testing: Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults referred for learning, emotional, personality, behavioral, developmental, or neuropsychological concerns, and produce accurate, clinically useful reports within established timelines.
- Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, diagnosis, client goals, and clinical need; deliver targeted interventions and adjust plans as clinically indicated.
- Crisis Intervention: Assess and respond appropriately to urgent clinical concerns arising during treatment, including safety planning and coordination with emergency resources when indicated. The practice does not provide on-call or dedicated crisis services.
- Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation that supports continuity of care, billing, practice requirements, and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations.
- Care Coordination: Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, holistic client care.
- Communication: Respond to all inquiries within 48 hours, prioritizing expedited communication when clinically indicated.
- Case Consultation: Develop comprehensive case conceptualizations, actively engage in clinical discussion meetings, and proactively seek consultation to uphold ethical, high-quality care standards.
Education & Licensing Requirements
- Education: Doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program, including an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
- Licensure: Maintain an active, unrestricted license to practice clinical psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Note: License-eligible psychologists will be considered under a resident compensation model. Clinical supervision is provided while accruing postdoctoral hours and actively preparing for the EPPP.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum Experience: Two or more years providing direct psychological services, utilizing evidence-based, client-centered approaches for adult populations.
- Preferred Experience: Three or more years of full-time clinical practice across diverse mental health settings, including in-person and telehealth delivery, and an interest in couples or family therapy.
Candidate Characteristics & Culture Fit
- Empathetic Communication: Cultivates a highly supportive, welcoming environment for clients while maintaining professional, diplomatic, and discreet communication with colleagues, allied professionals, and the public.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Fosters a cohesive clinical environment by actively coordinating care with colleagues and skillfully navigating diverse interpersonal dynamics.
- Independent Judgment: Exercises sound clinical decision-making rooted in best practices, proactively seeking peer or supervisory consultation when appropriate.
- Organizational Efficiency: Demonstrates strong written and administrative skills, working independently to maintain precise clinical records and efficiently navigate EHR systems and Google Workspace.
Why Clarity Psychological? (Compensation, Benefits & Perks)
- Generous Compensation: Above-market, fee-for-service compensation structure based on total gross receipts—inclusive of direct pay, insurance reimbursements, testing, and cancellation fees—featuring built-in annual rate increases for direct-pay services.
- Flexible Hybrid Work: Offers significant autonomy in schedule design, accommodating both in-person and telehealth service delivery. Candidates available for two evening shifts, or a combination of one evening and one weekend shift, are highly preferred.
- Autonomy & Customization: Exercise clinical autonomy commensurate with your expertise, featuring the flexibility to curate a caseload aligned with your specialized clinical interests..
- Professional Development: Benefit from comprehensive support for marketing, community outreach, and continuing education, complemented by dedicated mentorship and ongoing clinical consultation.
- Professional Involvement: Access opportunities to engage in clinically relevant research, academic presentations, and scholarly publications.
- Supportive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment that prioritizes clinician wellness and work-life balance. Benefit from regular team-building initiatives, including employer-sponsored lunches, social events, and holiday celebrations.
- Practice Infrastructure: Utilize an intuitive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system designed to streamline administrative workflows. Enjoy fully resourced, well-appointed clinical office spaces and reliable clinical coverage during personal time off.
- Administrative Support: Rely on an experienced and resourceful practice coordinator who expertly manages the intake process, client communications, billing, and optional scheduling support, empowering you to focus exclusively on direct clinical care.
Notice: The duties outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For more information, visit: www.claritypsychological.com