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

The Ross Center • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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.
• 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.
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed