The Developing Brain Institute (DBI) at Children’s National Hospital is currently accepting applications for a developmental psychologist. This part- or full-time position will include patient care, program development, applied clinical research opportunities, and advocacy efforts for a perinatal through infancy and early childhood population. Team psychologists participate in screening, assessment, and intervention to support patients and families navigating significant stress and uncertainty during pregnancy and into early childhood. This new position will focus on conducting ongoing developmental assessments and related patient care for infants, toddlers, and young children as part of clinical care and clinical research programs. As part of clinical care, the psychologist will attend and participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborate with colleagues across multiple medical subspecialties, and support patients longitudinally across inpatient and outpatient contexts. Outpatient services are provided in-person and via telemedicine, with the psychologist located on-site at the main hospital campus in Washington DC.

The psychologist will play an active role in the development and expansion of perinatal and early developmental psychology services at Children’s National Hospital, with opportunities to create new projects and implement new programs. Opportunities for advocacy and research collaborations are many and varied, based on interest and goals. The psychologist will take part in faculty meetings for DBI and the affiliated Center for Prenatal, Neonatal, and Maternal Health Research as well as the Psychology Department at Children’s National. This psychologist will join a larger mental health team focused on perinatal and infant mental health within Children’s National and across the DC area. Opportunities for ongoing training, are available if desired.

All applicants should have attended an APA-accredited doctoral and internship program. Preferred qualifications include previous experience with developmental testing, infant mental health, and pediatric/health psychology. Applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send the following materials to Catherine Limperopoulos, PhD ( )

1) a cover letter describing relevant experience and career goals,

2) a Curriculum Vitae, and

Questions about the position can also be directed to Catherine Limperopoulos, PhD. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.