Job Description

Posting number: 2027-00589

Department: Department of Community and Human Services

Division: CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY

Job classification: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I/ GS 23

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Redevelopment, Social Services, Professional, Child Support, Human Services, Community Development, Customer Service, Training, Records Management, Physicians, Research, Counseling, Communications, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support, Child Care, Rehabilitation Services, Medical

Summary

Clinical Psychologist I

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Clinical Psychologist I position.

An Overview

The Clinical Psychologist works with children, adolescents, and their families presenting with high and complex behavioral health needs, providing a comprehensive range of outpatient clinical services to support youth in remaining safely and successfully in their homes, schools, and communities. As part of Alexandria’s System of Care, this position collaborates with youth, families, natural supports, and system partners, including child welfare, juvenile justice, education, and court services, to deliver integrated, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. Services emphasize youth and family voice and choice, racial equity, and strengths-based, outcomes-driven practice while recognizing the impact of generational and complex trauma. All work is performed in accordance with departmental policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for youth and families, including trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and child-serving systems such as schools, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Skilled in conducting psychological evaluations, treatment planning, clinical documentation, supervision, consultation, and training. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and analyze clinical information to develop comprehensive treatment recommendations. Ability to provide culturally responsive services to diverse populations, utilize data to support quality improvement and program outcomes, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.

The Opportunity

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations of referred youth, assessing cognitive, social-emotional, and academic functioning through test administration, clinical interviews, behavioral observation, case formulation, report writing, and feedback sessions.
• Provide supervision, training, and clinical support to doctoral-level interns and externs in psychology training programs.
• Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed clinical services to youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and their families in an outpatient setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in partnership with youth and families, emphasizing strengths, preferences, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams and community partners, including the Court Service Unit (CSU), child welfare agencies, schools, and other stakeholders to coordinate care and support treatment planning and service delivery.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, multidisciplinary teams, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Collect, track, and utilize outcome, satisfaction, and program data to support continuous quality improvement and evidence-informed practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the social, cultural, and systemic factors affecting the mental health and well-being of marginalized populations and communities of color.
• Provide clinical presentations, consultation, court testimony, and participate in legal proceedings as required.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation, treatment records, and reports in compliance with accreditation standards, regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Department

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) provides programs and services for Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Child Welfare & Child Protective Services, Early Childhood and Youth Development. CCF provides compassionate, collaborative and effective person and family-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety, recovery and resiliency for Alexandria children and all residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

Examples of duties

Possession of a Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling psychology. Must be licensed or license eligible with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Clinical Psychologist.

Qualifications

At least three (3) years of post -doctoral experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services to school-age children, adolescents, and families. At least three (3) years of experience conducting psychological evaluations of children and adolescents. Experience with neuropsychological or neurodevelopmental assessment in pediatric populations. Specialized training and/or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities for children, adolescents, and families. Ability to provide services in a language other than English is preferred, particularly Spanish, Amharic, or Dari.

Supplemental information

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Verification of education/certifications; Drug screening; and Driver's license.

Schedule:

In-person Monday-Friday, some evening hours required.