Child Psychologist – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Specialist

Description

Child Psychologist – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Specialist

Locations: Northern Virginia & Washington, D.C. (Flexible Virtual & In-Person Options)
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities Available!

The Ross Center is a premier, multidisciplinary mental health practice that has delivered outstanding, evidence-based psychological and psychiatric care for over 30 years. With regional offices spanning Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and New York, our collaborative team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists is dedicated to providing compassionate, gold-standard clinical services.

We are expanding our highly regarded child and adolescent program and are seeking a skilled Child Psychologist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) to join our clinical team.

Job Summary

As a DBT-C Child Psychologist, you will deliver specialized care to children, pre- adolescents, and their families facing mood and behavioral dysregulation. You will work closely with our established program directors to provide comprehensive DBT-C protocols, including individual therapy and parent training.

While anchoring or contributing to our DBT-C track is a key focus, this role offers diverse clinical opportunities. You are not restricted solely to DBT-C cases. We welcome and encourage you to maintain a diverse caseload and see any type of pediatric, adolescent, or adult patients that align with your clinical interests and expertise. To best serve our community and support our staff, we offer fully flexible virtual and in-person options for both our providers and clients. Clinicians have the autonomy to design a hybrid schedule that blends remote teletherapy with in-office sessions at our Northern Virginia or D.C. locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Conduct initial diagnostic assessments and provide individual, evidence-based DBT-C therapy tailored to children and adolescents.
• Diverse Caseload Management: Build and maintain a general therapy caseload featuring clinical populations and age groups of your choice alongside your DBT-C clients.
• Parent Collaboration: Facilitate parent consultation, coaching, and intensive parent training components built into the DBT-C framework.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Excellent earning potential with structured administrative support so you can focus entirely on clinical care. 1099 or W2 models available with a commission based compensation model.
• Clinical Autonomy: The opportunity to build a balanced caseload tailored to your professional passions, combining specialized DBT-C with general outpatient therapy.
• Collaboration & Networking – Weekly clinical meetings with resources for case consultations, support from clinical leadership.
• Mentoring and Supervision Available – For a defined time or case specific.
• Flexible Practice Model: Complete flexibility with customizable virtual and in-person scheduling options to fit your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: Regular continuing education opportunities, workshops, and cross-training in related methodologies like SPACE. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Excellent earning potential with structured administrative support so you can focus entirely on clinical care. 1099 or W2 models available with a commission based compensation model.
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options

Requirements

Child Psychologist Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) or more years of post-licensure clinical experience is preferred, with a strong background in treating children and families.
• Licensure: Fully licensed (or immediately eligible for independent licensure) as a Psychologist in Virginia and/or Washington, D.C. PSYPACT.
• Specialized Training: Strong, documented training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with direct application to pediatric populations (DBT-C).
• Commitment to Excellence: Passion for evidence-based care and a collaborative mindset to thrive within an integrated team of mental health professionals.

About The Ross Center:

The Ross Center is a well-established, clinician-led mental health practice delivering evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and assessment services. Our collaborative model supports high-quality care while allowing clinicians to focus on their work with patients. We prioritize clinical excellence, professional growth, and a supportive team environment.

The Ross Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

The Ross Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Ross Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].