Psychologist; Adolescent Med - Eating Disorder

The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a full‑time psychologist in the Youth Pride Clinic. The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership.

The Youth Pride Clinic provides primary and specialty care services, including gender‑affirming care, to LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults (~13‑21 years old). It falls under the umbrella of Gender Care Services at Children's National, which is a multidisciplinary group of clinics and providers (adolescent medicine‑trained physicians and nurses, endocrinologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists) that offer specialized gender healthcare.

The psychologist position in the Youth Pride Clinic would primarily involve working with gender diverse adolescents and young adults and their caregivers. Primary responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, providing short and long‑term individual and family‑focused intervention, and consulting with health teams.

We are seeking individuals who have experience and a strong commitment to working with gender diverse youth and their families. Experience collaborating on health teams would be a significant asset.

Applying:

Review of applications is ongoing. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. A cover letter detailing relevant experience and CV (with contact information of references) should be addressed to Dr. Anisha Abraham (Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) and Shane Henise (Gender Care Services program manager).

Minimum Education

• Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required)
• 3 years experience as member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries; experience in a pediatric academic setting; evidence of participation in collaborative research within the realm of early childhood; interest in teaching/supervision (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to continuing education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Psychologist licensed in Washington, DC; fully licensed and credentialed psychologist at Children's National Medical Center upon hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community physicians through timely completion of records and communication
• Provide on‑call services as determined by the Division Chief
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies
• Respond to team members and outside providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient…