Postdoctoral Fellow Psych
Children's NationalWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Children’s National Hospital, founded in 1870 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading pediatric academic health system consistently ranked among the nation’s top ten children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The organization delivers comprehensive care across specialties—including cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and neonatology—through its primary‑care network and specialty sites throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. In 2021 it opened the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus, a first‑of‑its‑kind pediatric hub that supports translational research, surgical innovation at the Sheikh Zayed Institute, and the development of new therapies. Recognized as a Magnet® hospital for four consecutive years, Children’s National emphasizes high‑standard nursing, patient‑centered care, and active advocacy for children’s health at local, regional, and national levels. As a non‑profit, it relies on community donors to sustain its mission of ensuring every child receives the highest quality care.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow Psychology will provide clinical services for patients and families of patients, including assessment, consultation, psychological testing, brief psychotherapy, and when indicated, longer-term therapy, and behavioral interventions.
Requirements
- Training in evidenced-based psychological interventions.
- Register with District of Columbia for supervision by licensed psychologist as requirement toward licensure.
- Two thousand hours post-degree conferral required prior to obtaining license in D.C.
