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:

• Experience conducting autism evaluations, including administration of the ADOS-2
• Experience with neuropsychological assessment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 10 pounds
• Ability to stand frequently
• Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

• Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
• Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
• Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
• Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
• Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
• Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC's commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

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

• At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Clinical psychologist salaries are exempt and start at $93,420 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale located on our website. Clinical psychologists can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC's non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC's Title IX Coordinator's contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.