Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow Position
About Northstar Center:
Northstar Center is a growing and thriving out-of-network private practice in Loudoun County, Virginia. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed supportive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and trauma-related disorders, including dissociation, and those who experience challenges related to neurodivergence.
Northstar Center is seeking a driven and passionate Postdoctoral Fellow who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders (depression and bipolar), anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and those affected by trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, complex PTSD, and trauma-related dissociative disorders. Training in DBT is a plus.
The Fellow will provide individual therapy, conduct evaluations, and provide services within the IOP-Lite Skills Plus Program. Beyond the postdoc position, opportunities for growth, leadership, and supervision exist. This is an in-person, W-2 part-time position that will transition into a full-time role.
Services at Northstar Center:
Individual Therapy - Tailored, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents and adults
IOP-Lite - Our Skills Plus Program is a trauma and DBT-informed supportive outpatient program that includes weekly individual therapy, one-on-one skills training, and optional phone coaching.
Testing - Comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults (ADHD, ASD, mood & personality, differential dx)
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Position Type: Part-Time transitioning to Full-Time
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide individual therapy, with opportunities to facilitate group therapy
Deliver services within the Skills Plus Program
Conduct psychological evaluations for individuals ages 6 and up
Maintain a weekly clinical caseload of at least 22 hours (therapy & testing)
Work with children, adolescents and adult clients who present with mood & anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, phobias, personality disorders, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicide ideation, relationship issues, impulsivity
Participate in consultation meetings, didactic training, lunch & learns
Ideal candidates must have:
Graduated from APA accredited graduate program
Demonstrated experience or interest in learning evidence-based practices
Experience in treating high-acuity populations
Experience working with diverse populations
Commitment to anti-racism
Affirming of neurodivergent and LBGTQIA+-populations
Experience or interest in learning DBT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in being part of a collaborative and supportive trauma-informed clinical team
Availability to provide in-person services on-site
Northstar Center offers the following:
W2 employee position with competitive compensation
Furnished, windowed offices with nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores
Reimbursement for CEU’s and other professional development expenses
Flexible, in-person work schedule
Steady stream of referrals
Free marketing
Free case consultation and supervision
Potential for leadership positions and growth within the practice
Opportunities to develop clinical programming that benefits our clients or community partners
TO APPLY: Send letter of interest and CV to Marlena McEachron, PsyD at mm@northstarcenterva.com