Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist      Job Summary The Clinical Psychologist role is an integral part of the Student Support / Mental Health team, ensuring trauma-informed, expert support for school teams and students with developmental and mental health needs.

This is a full time, on-site role based at multiple schools with an immediate anticipated start date.

About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital.

Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.

Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C.

Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

About the team The KIPP DC Mental Health Team drives the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students and families through a responsive continuum of services to ensure access to academic instruction and growth.

About the Role The Clinical Psychologist is an important member of the Clinical Psychology and Mental Health teams, providing expertise and support to elementary and middle schools via consultation, training, assessment, and intervention.

The Clinical Psychologist brings a clinical, trauma-informed perspective to multidisciplinary collaboration and helps ensure student and family wellbeing.

The Clinical Psychologist in this role will primarily support Elementary schools.

Location and Type of Work As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities.

Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site .

This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities  - The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates.

Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

School and Community Support- 35% Consult with school teams on an ongoing basis to offer prevention and intervention strategies related to learning, mental health, and behavioral needs of students Provide training for families and school staff on mental health, trauma-informed practices, and  responding to student behaviors to help all stakeholders understand child development and how it impacts student performance academically, socially, and emotionally Review developmental information from multiple sources to develop evidence-supported or evidence-based psychological interventions for students Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings and due process proceedings as needed Assist in the proper referral of students to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate Assist in the development of parent engagement events such as parent open houses and parent teacher conferences Psychological Testing & Safety Assessments - 35% Conduct clinical evaluations to assess and diagnose emotional, and behavioral disorders for students in grades 1 through 8 (ages 6 – 14), to include diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Experience with the ADOS-II and neuropsychological measures is a plus.

Conduct psychoeducational testing only as needed on a case-by-case basis.  Conduct safety assessments for students presenting with suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury and risk assessments in the event of school threats Therapeutic Services - 20% Provide parent coaching and family therapy to a small caseload of high-need clients Deliver crisis prevention, response, and intervention services to students, families and staff, including delivery of suicide prevention interventions for students in 3rd-8th grades Documentation & Data Collection- 10% Track and document student progress and effectiveness of clinical interventions and services Assist in data collection and analysis of school- and network-wide mental health metrics Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications :

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited university Applicants with a School Psychology doctorate will also be considered if licensed as a Clinical Psychologist Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist by the District of Columbia.

Applicants currently awaiting licensure may be considered on a case by case basis.  At least four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting Preferred Qualifications :

Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving :

Project Management :

Communications and Influence :

Cultural Humility :

Continuous Learning :

Benefits & Compensation [edited this section for your role] KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package :

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