Careers at North Star
Join a thoughtful, collaborative private practice in Dupont Circle, DC.
North Star Psychological Services is always interested in meeting clinicians who care deeply about meaningful therapy work, clinical growth, and the people they serve.
A Dupont Circle psychotherapy practice serving teens, adults, professionals, students, parents, and families across Washington, DC.
Why Join North Star?
Clinical independence, meaningful work, and real support
Private practice can offer freedom, but it can also feel isolating. At North Star, we aim to give clinicians the best parts of private practice: clinical independence, meaningful work, flexibility, and room to grow, without leaving you to manage everything on your own.
You bring your clinical skill, curiosity, and care for clients. We help create the conditions for you to do that work sustainably.
A values-driven clinical home
Our clinicians bring warmth, curiosity, clinical depth, humor, creativity, and evidence-based care into the therapy room. We are especially drawn to therapists who value inclusion, social justice, lifelong learning, and thoughtful collaboration.
Clinical support and flexibility
What clinicians can expect
We are a strong fit for clinicians who want the autonomy of private practice without feeling isolated, unsupported, or responsible for building everything alone.
Administrative support
Spend less time managing logistics and more time focusing on clinical care, professional growth, and the kind of therapy work you trained to do.
A steady referral stream
North Star supports clinicians with referrals and a fully managed private practice structure, helping you build a sustainable caseload.
In-person, virtual, or hybrid work
Work from a welcoming Dupont Circle office while maintaining flexibility for virtual or hybrid care when clinically appropriate.
Collaborative team culture
Join a thoughtful clinical team that values consultation, inclusion, clinical nuance, and continued learning.
Specialty development
Receive support developing or deepening a niche, including the possibility of groups, assessments, trainings, or consultation offerings.
Values-led care
Be part of a practice rooted in equity, inclusion, culturally responsive care, and evidence-based psychotherapy.
Open pathways
Ways to work with North Star
Whether you are a licensed clinician, an advanced student seeking externship experience, or a clinician looking for supervision, we would be glad to hear what kind of clinical work you are hoping to grow into next.
Licensed Clinician Opportunities
We are looking for licensed Psy.D., Ph.D., LPC, and LCSW providers interested in joining a collaborative and values-driven practice in Washington, DC.
For licensed clinician opportunities, we recommend including your CV, a brief note about your clinical interests, and the type of role you are seeking.
Externship Program
Our externship program is designed for advanced doctoral students who want meaningful clinical training in a supportive private practice setting.
Applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation. Applications for the next externship cycle will be announced here when available.
Supervision for Licensure
If you are working toward licensure and looking for supervision in Washington, DC, our supervisors can support clinical skills, professional growth, and the realities of building a sustainable mental health career.
Supervision may include case formulation, evidence-based care, ethics, clinical decision-making, and professional identity development.
Licensed clinician fit
Who we are looking for
Applicants should have at least two years of direct outpatient clinical experience. We welcome clinicians who can deepen our current areas of expertise or bring a specialty that expands the care we offer.
- Licensed to practice in Washington, DC
- Grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy
- Interested in working with teens, adults, or both
- Committed to culturally responsive and inclusive care
- Open to collaboration and consultation
- Interested in developing or deepening a specialty
- Warm, reliable, ethical, and engaged
Clinical areas we are especially interested in
You may be a good fit if you enjoy working with clients navigating OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, ADHD, grief, identity, relationships, couples concerns, burnout, or other areas of clinical growth.
What it feels like here
A practice designed for sustainable growth
North Star offers clinicians the support of a fully managed private practice, so you can focus more of your energy on clinical care and professional growth.
Room to refine your clinical voice
Our practice is designed to support clinicians who want to grow sustainably. We value therapists who are both clinically skilled and deeply human. The right fit is someone who can bring expertise without rigidity, warmth without overextension, and confidence without losing curiosity.
Thoughtful care for real DC lives
We are especially interested in clinicians who are thoughtful about culture, context, identity, power, and the lived realities of people in Washington, DC.
Growth and leadership
Build something meaningful with us
As North Star continues to grow, there may be opportunities to develop new clinical offerings and leadership pathways. We believe clinicians do their best work when they have room to keep learning and expanding.
Potential areas for growth
- Assessment services
- Group therapy programs
- Specialized treatment tracks
- Professional trainings
- Consultation services
- Supervision of externs
- Community partnerships in Washington, DC
Interested in joining us?
Tell us what kind of clinical work you are hoping to grow into next
If you are a licensed clinician, externship applicant, or clinician seeking supervision, we would be glad to hear from you. Reach out to introduce yourself and share your clinical interests, training background, or goals.