Clinical Psychologist

Brief Description of Duties The incumbent of this position serves as a Clinical Psychologist at Saint Elizabeths Hospital with the DC Department of Behavioral Health. The incumbent acts as a Unit Psychologist for Saint Elizabeths Hospital, an inpatient facility serving forensic and civil patients. Direct intervention includes individual and group therapy, milieu treatment, psychological assessment, competency restoration, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The incumbent is part of the psychology training faculty and provides clinical supervision, depending on licensure level, for pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral psychology trainees. With sufficient training and interest, the incumbent may conduct forensic evaluations of competency, criminal responsibility, and/or risk.

The incumbent also provides expert court testimony as needed. The Psychology Department strongly values a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports incumbents in an ongoing process of cultural humility.

Qualifications

Satisfactory completion as an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in clinical or counseling psychology and an (APA) accredited clinical internship. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must be licensed in the District of Columbia through the D.C. Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration before the start of employment.

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia through the D.C. Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration Work Experience Experience providing direct care of the severely mentally ill inpatient population including individual and group therapy. Work Environment Work is performed in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST. 1st Screening: 02-09-2026 Area of Consideration : Open to the Public Duration of Appointment : Permanent Tour of Duty : 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday This position IS in the collective bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.

C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Traffic record check (as applicable); Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; Random drug and alcohol test; and Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988 A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points.

If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.