KIPP DC
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 By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
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 with 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 include the following areas with approximate weights:
School and Community Support – 35%
Consult with school teams on ongoing 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 stakeholders understand child development and how it impacts academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
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 proper referral of students to agencies and community specialists 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 1–8 (ages 6–14), including diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Experience with the ADOS-II and neuropsychological measures is a plus.
Conduct psychoeducational testing as needed on a case-by-case basis.
Conduct safety assessments for students presenting with suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury and perform 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 suicide prevention interventions for students in grades 3–8.
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 KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
Clinical psychologist salaries are exempt and start at $93,420 and increase with years of experience. The salary scale is available on our website. Clinicians can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
A robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; voluntary benefits; and employer-paid benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and a One Medical membership.
A 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Paid time off including up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid breaks (Thanksgiving week, winter, spring, and summer breaks). Specifics are provided in the 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. See policy for full details.
Review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and Title IX Coordinator’s contact information is available in the policy. Please note: if you encounter difficulties submitting your application, contact the listed person for assistance. Include your name, resume, and the role you are applying for in your message.
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About KIPP DC By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
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 with 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 include the following areas with approximate weights:
School and Community Support – 35%
Consult with school teams on ongoing 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 stakeholders understand child development and how it impacts academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
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 proper referral of students to agencies and community specialists 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 1–8 (ages 6–14), including diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Experience with the ADOS-II and neuropsychological measures is a plus.
Conduct psychoeducational testing as needed on a case-by-case basis.
Conduct safety assessments for students presenting with suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury and perform 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 suicide prevention interventions for students in grades 3–8.
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 KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
Clinical psychologist salaries are exempt and start at $93,420 and increase with years of experience. The salary scale is available on our website. Clinicians can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
A robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; voluntary benefits; and employer-paid benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and a One Medical membership.
A 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Paid time off including up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid breaks (Thanksgiving week, winter, spring, and summer breaks). Specifics are provided in the 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. See policy for full details.
Review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and Title IX Coordinator’s contact information is available in the policy. Please note: if you encounter difficulties submitting your application, contact the listed person for assistance. Include your name, resume, and the role you are applying for in your message.
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