Postdoctoral Fellow Psychology, Allergy Immunology-Physician
Children's NationalWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Children's National Hospital, a Washington, D.C.-based pediatric academic health system founded in 1870, delivers world-class medical care across the D.C. metro area. The hospital is recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals and consistently ranks highly in all specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Its core focus spans primary care, specialty services—including cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, orthopedics, neonatology, and gastroenterology—and cutting-edge research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. A first-of-its-kind Research & Innovation Campus, opened in 2021, supports translational science and novel therapies, while four consecutive Magnet® designations attest to its nursing excellence. As a non-profit, the organization relies on donor support to ensure every child receives high-quality, equitable 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
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or PsyD in accredited program, or all doctoral requirements completed (including dissertation successfully defended and predoctoral clinical internship successfully completed) within 90 days of date of hire.
- 3 years of work experience
- Training in evidenced-based psychological interventions.
- Registration 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.
