Child Psychologist

Old Town Psychology is seeking a full-time child psychologist who has a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. This is an opportunity to help the practice grow our child therapy and assessment services. You will be able to engage in a variety of clinical activities, including individual therapy, parent coaching, behavioral evaluations, psychological assessments, peer consultations, supervision, and didactics. The ideal candidate is someone who is curious, innovative, and highly collaborative, and committed to building a rapidly growing practice that will thrive over the long-term.

Opportunity Details

  • Provide high quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Having a clinical specialty is not required, but psychologists with experience treating pediatric anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD are highly desired. All clients are provided by the practice.

  • Opportunity to provide parent coaching as well as lead groups for children, adolescents, or parents.

  • Opportunity to conduct a wide range of psychological assessments, including psychoeducational assessments as well as evaluations for ADHD, autism, and learning disorders.

  • Work collaboratively and meet regularly with the other members of the practice for team meetings and case consultations.

  • Receive close mentorship and supervision from senior clinical psychologists in the practice.

  • Opportunity to learn new treatment approaches, modalities, and assessments based one individual interests and career aspirations.

  • Opportunity to write journal articles, blogs, and other publications as well as present at conferences, workshops, and other venues.

Requirements

  • Licensed, or license-eligible, in Virginia.

  • Ph.D or Psy.D in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited Program.

  • Completion of a Pre-Doctoral Internship at an APA-accredited internship site.

  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and parents.

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to build accepting, genuine, and empathic therapeutic relationships.

  • Highly collaborative and committed to helping build a unique practice.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary paid semi-monthly

  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation time + practice holidays

  • Employer-paid license renewal

  • Employer-paid professional liability insurance

  • Employer-paid transportation benefits, including a Metro pass or parking spot

  • Annual professional development stipend

  • 401k with practice sponsored contribution

  • Weekly consultation meetings and other opportunities for professional development

  • Administrative and scheduling support

  • Beautiful office space in the heart of Old Town Alexandria

  • Metro accessible - 8 minute walk from the King Street metro station

To Apply:

  • Position start date is for fall 2025. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

  • Submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Kathryn Ziemer at drziemer@oldtownpsychology.com.

About Old Town Psychology

We are a unique practice that combines a passion for clinical work, research, assessment, training, and community outreach. We believe in creating a welcoming environment where healing can happen for all types of clients, every time they interact with Old Town Psychology.  

Variety of Work: We believe that having a variety of roles makes us better clinicians by enriching our lives and the lives of our clients. Our practice supports our therapists in engaging in different types of clinical work, including individual therapy, couples therapy, groups, assessment, and training in a way that allows us to have rich professional lives and provide better care.

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: We welcome people of all ages, races, ethnicities, cultures, national origins, sexual orientations, genders, sexes, religions, and abilities. We provide a warm, supportive environment where relationships are valued and ideas are encouraged. Our training is team-based and our clinical work is supported through regular case consultations.

Growth-oriented: Our practice is dynamic and growing. We believe in helping our team grow their careers in meaningful ways, whether that means developing new clinical skills, spearheading innovative projects, or moving into leadership roles like supervision.

Meaningful Clinical Work: We work with clients of all ages and often develop rewarding long- term therapeutic relationships. Our clients tend to be motivated and psychologically-minded.