Children’s Program is seeking a full-time psychologist resident to start in September of 2027. Our private multidisciplinary children’s mental health clinic in southwest Portland employs more than two dozen professionals (psychologists, licensed professional counselors, developmental & behavioral pediatricians, psychiatrists, and psychometrician) and has served thousands of families over more than three decades. The residency is full-time and will last one year. This position will be customizable according to the resident’s training goals as Children’s Program offers many opportunities for training. Possible focus areas include:
Trauma evaluation: evaluation of children in the Child Welfare system to determine functioning and needs. This work can include training in assessment of development and attachment in infancy/toddlerhood, issues related to complex trauma, as well as court testimony as a psychologist. Involves extensive opportunities for learning about and interacting with various statewide and local systems (e.g. DHS, courts, community mental health).
Anxiety and habit/tic disorders intervention: providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and related therapies for treating GAD, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, phobias, Selective Mutism, OCD, etc. as well as habit reversal training for habits and tics
Early Childhood Mental Health: providing assessment and treatment for disruptive behaviors, anxiety and other common early childhood concerns. Opportunities to learn and deliver interventions such as Incredible Years, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Child CARE (PC-CARE), parent training, and individual therapy for anger control and emotion regulation.
Diagnostic evaluation: providing psychological and psychoeducational evaluation of children and youth to clarify neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as ADHD, developmental delays/intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disorders and more. Opportunities for specialized supervision in diagnosis of dyslexia and other learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD.
Autism spectrum evaluation and intervention: conducting diagnostic ASD evaluations and providing behavioral intervention (individual and group) and consultation to families of children on the Autism Spectrum.
Residents receive a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with a primary supervisor, and alternate individual supervision with an associate supervisor as well as group supervision (for a total of two hours per week). Supplementary training opportunities may include:
- Attending select seminars from the didactic training series on a wide range of topics
- Participating in in-house clinical trainings, DEI journal club and meetings, and consultation groups
- Selecting a minor emphasis to round out training (e.g., disruptive behavior disorder treatment, trauma treatment, ASD evaluation, and many, many more options)
- Assisting lead clinicians in our established group therapy programs and therapeutic summer camps
- Traveling with a team of clinicians to rural Oregon counties to conduct evaluations (1-2 times/year)
- Program development on an existing project or project of resident’s choice. Could include development of a group intervention for parents or children/youth.
- Opportunities for mentorship and/or supervision of practicum students and/or interns.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates should hold a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA
accredited institution - Applicants must have completed an APA- accredited pre-doctoral internship
- Have clinical training and applied experience serving children and families
- A background in both assessment and intervention with children and families is required and
experience with evidence-based evaluation and therapy is preferred
The benefits of working at our clinic include:
- Salary of $65,000
- 40 hours PTO per quarter (to use as sick time, vacation, etc.) for a total of 160 PTO hours per year
- Up to 2 hours per week for for EPPP study and test preparation
- Paid day to take the EPPP (for the first time taking the exam)
- 8 paid holidays per year: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, day after
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day - Option available to work from home on Fridays (following 90-day waiting period for external
applicants). - Medical and dental benefit-eligible position (with employee contribution)
- Malpractice insurance
- Access to health and dependent care FSA through AFLAC
- EAP program through Canopy
- Disability insurance (1x employee salary up to $50,000 after a 60-day waiting period)
- $600 training stipend available for approved trainings, or option for EPPP study materials
reimbursement up to $600 - Access to legal/ethical consultation resources
- Numerous internal training/continuing education opportunities
- Full-time staff support with administrative tasks, including:
o Intake screening
o Scheduling
o Billing & collections
o Credentialing & insurance paneling
o Marketing & community outreach
o IT
o Well-established sources of client referrals from medical & mental health professionals,
schools, and other institutions in the Portland metro area - A vibrant, fun, supportive office environment with frequent opportunities for consultation and as well as planned social events throughout the year.
Children’s Program values diversity among staff, trainees and the population we serve. Our non-discrimination policy indicates that trainees, clients and staff have the right be treated considerately and respectfully regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, cultural background, economic status, education or disability. We believe that diversity enhances the climate and training environment and are committed to ongoing efforts to recruit and retain diverse staff (including training supervisors) and trainees, as well as to improve our ability to serve diverse populations in our region. We seek to provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for our staff and trainees around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, with a goal of improving clinical practice, increasing outreach to underserved communities and improving our ability to welcome and support trainees and staff from a wide range of backgrounds.
To apply:
For further information and to apply for the positions, please email:
- Cover letter outlining clinical background and interests/career goals
- De-identified sample psychological evaluation report
- CV
to Rose Eagle, Ph.D., Director of Training at reagle@childrensprogram.com.
