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Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow Position

About Northstar Center:

Northstar Center is a rapidly growing out-of-network private practice in Loudoun County, Virginia. Northstar is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults who experience the spectrum of anxiety, mood, depression, and trauma-related disorders, including dissociative conditions.

 

Northstar Center offers the following services:

 

Individual Therapy - Tailored, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults

Skills Plus Program - A trauma and DBT-informed supportive outpatient program that includes weekly individual therapy, one-on-one skills training, and optional phone coaching.

Testing - Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessments for children and adults

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Position Type: Part-Time transitioning to Full-Time

Northstar Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Postdoctoral Fellow with experience or a strong interest in working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, complex PTSD, and trauma-related dissociative disorders.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments

  • Provide individual therapy, with opportunities to facilitate group therapy

  • Deliver services within the Skills Plus Program (focused on trauma recovery and skill-building)

  • Maintain a clinical caseload (22-24 clients per week at full-time capacity)

  • Work with clients presenting with diverse concerns, including:

    • Mood disorders & anxiety disorders

    • ADHD

    • OCD

    • Phobias

    • Personality disorders

  • Participate in weekly supervision

  • Attend clinical group consultation meetings and didactic trainings

 

Ideal candidates must have:

  • Graduated from an APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program and completion of doctoral internship

  • Demonstrated experience or interest in learning trauma-focused evidence-based practices

  • Experience in treating high-acuity populations

  • Experience working with diverse populations with a commitment to anti-racism and affirming of neurodivergent and LBGTQIA+-populations

  • Experience or interest in learning DBT

  • Experience in child and adult assessment

  • Excellent communication skills, receptivity to feedback and dedication to learning

  • 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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Flexible, in-person work schedule

  • Steady stream of referrals

  • Free marketing

  • Supervision in evidence-based practices

  • Group consultation meetings

  • Potential for leadership positions and growth within the practice

  • Furnished, windowed offices with nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores

 

 

TO APPLY:

If you are excited about the opportunity to learn trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, gain exposure to complex cases, and be part of a warm, passionate, and fun team of colleagues, this position is for you.

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