Clinical Psychologist – Part-Time, Day Shift
UHS
Summary
Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychology team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychological services to adults receiving inpatient behavioral healthcare while also supporting the development of future psychologists through clinical supervision.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Lead and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adult patients receiving behavioral healthcare services.
- Provide clinical supervision to psychology externs and postdoctoral fellows.
- Support individual psychotherapy and psychological or psychodiagnostics assessments as appropriate.
- Provide clinical and administrative consultation to treatment teams and hospital leadership.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment planning and positive patient outcomes.
- Review and approve clinical documentation and progress notes, supporting accurate and timely completion.
- Participate in Psychology Department leadership and training activities.
- Contribute to teaching, consultation, and other psychology services based on patient and program needs.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution
- Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia (DC)
- Experience providing psychological services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Experience facilitating or leading psychotherapy groups
- Experience supervising psychology trainees
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, trainees, clinical staff, and hospital leadership
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Must meet applicable PIW and UHS employment and health requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing psychological services within an inpatient or acute behavioral health setting
- Experience working with an adult psychiatric population
- Experience conducting psychological or psychodiagnostics assessments
- Experience supervising psychology externs and/or postdoctoral fellows
- Experience providing clinical consultation or education within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
What Will Help You Succeed
Success in this role comes from strong clinical judgment, collaborative communication, adaptability, and a commitment to mentorship. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, support developing clinicians through thoughtful supervision, respond effectively to changing patient and program needs, and consistently approach patients, colleagues, and trainees with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution
- Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia (DC)
- Experience providing psychological services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Experience facilitating or leading psychotherapy groups
- Experience supervising psychology trainees
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, trainees, clinical staff, and hospital leadership
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Must meet applicable PIW and UHS employment and health requirements
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.