Child Psychologist – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Specialist

Job overview

The Child Psychologist – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Specialist role offers flexible virtual and in-person options in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Compensation is commission-based, with no numeric amount specified. The role supports The Ross Center’s child and adolescent clinical program. The psychologist provides diagnostic assessment and evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents, delivers DBT-C and parent-training components, and may maintain a broader caseload aligned with clinical interests and expertise. The role contributes to coordinated, high-quality mental health care for children and families.

What you'll do

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual evidence-based DBT-C therapy
• manage a general therapy caseload alongside DBT-C clients
• provide parent consultation, coaching, and training within the DBT-C framework
• collaborate with program directors and clinical colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child psychologist

dbt-c

the ross center

washington dc

northern virginia

virtual and in-person options

flexible schedule

child and adolescent therapy

parent training

clinical assessment

part-time opportunity

full-time opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Case consultation
• billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• flexible scheduling and telehealth
• mentoring and supervision
• continuing education and workshops.

Why this role

Flexible virtual and in-person scheduling; full-time or part-time opportunities; clinicians may build a broader caseload beyond DBT-C cases.

About the employer

The Ross Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.