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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$81,095 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+10% projected growth
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington seeks a licensed clinical psychologist for the role of Psychologist. The Supervising Psychologist will facilitate continued service excellence in the provision of group psychotherapy for patients in the care of the Psychiatric Institute of Washington. The Supervising Psychologist also supervises psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows in their provision of group psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, and psychological assessment. Finally, the Supervising Psychologist will consult to clinical and administrative leadership as needed. Brief individual psychotherapy, psychodiagnostics assessment, and teaching opportunities may be available. Clinical duties will focus upon providing psychological services to the adult population. This position is part-time (3 days per week) and eligible for benefits and paid-time off.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform and supervise psychological evaluations according to accepted standards of practice. Supervise group therapy interventions and psychological assessments. Performs and supervises psychotherapy services of assigned patients. Supervise psychologists in training (externs and post-doctoral fellows). Performs group therapy services to patients as assigned by the director and as coverage when short staffed. Supervises the clinical practice of the psychology externs, interns, and residents including running weekly psychotherapy seminar for the externs. Provide clinical consultation, administrative consultation and teaching on an as-needed basis, working collaboratively with treatment teams to enhance positive outcomes. Review and approve progress notes, ensuring their timely completion and accurate filing.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to this position: Psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows.Benefit Highlights:
Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees. Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan UHS employee discounted stock option plan Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Life Insurance and Disability Insurances Flexible Spending Account Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 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. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Candidate must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology from an APA-accredited institution. Must be a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C. Experience providing psychological services to patients with severe and persistent mental illness, including experience leading groups. Experience supervising psychology trainees. COVID Requirements PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against