Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Pediatric Mental Health
About The Position
Blackbird Health is launching a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Pediatric Mental Health and is seeking fellows to join our inaugural cohort beginning August 2026. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship based in Virginia, designed to provide advanced supervised clinical training for post-internship psychologists who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families. Fellows may have the opportunity to extend or transition into a permanent role upon completion of the program. This is a Virginia-based, on-site role. All 28 patient-facing hours per week are conducted in-person at our clinic locations.
Requirements
- Post-internship doctoral graduate in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
- Skilled in facilitating in-person clinical sessions with strong documentation and communication abilities
- Excited to make an impact and driven by patient outcomes
- Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth
- Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care — true partnership with families and caregivers, not just clinical sessions
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
- Availability for full-time, on-site work at one of our Virginia clinic locations: Vienna, Centreville, Burke, or Sterling
- Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: afternoons on weekdays and/or weekends
- Strong technical proficiency with EMR systems, virtual platforms, and Google Suite
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with pediatric populations is preferred but not required
- Passionate about evidence-based care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
Responsibilities
- Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress
- Invest in patient relationships by establishing positive, trusting rapport with patients and families
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary specialty providers across Blackbird's care teams
- Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records
- Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when clinically appropriate
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays
- Ongoing clinical support, supervision, and professional development built into your schedule
- Professional Liability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
