Careers at North Star
Join a thoughtful, collaborative private practice in Dupont Circle, DC.
Explore current opportunities at North Star Psychological Services, a collaborative private psychotherapy practice in Dupont Circle. Join 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.
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Current openings
Explore our available clinical positions in Dupont Circle. Each listing includes qualifications, work arrangements, and instructions for expressing interest.
Trauma Therapist
We are seeking an independently licensed clinician with experience treating PTSD and complex trauma to provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychotherapy for older teens and adults.
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
- Hybrid, with in-person hours
- 1099 independent contractor
- Approximately 20–25 hours/week
A role with room to grow
Join a collaborative group practice offering referrals, administrative support, and opportunities to deepen a trauma specialty. Review the full role for required training and compensation details.
View Role & Apply →More opportunities are on the way. We are planning additional openings and will add them here when the position details are ready. You can also introduce yourself for future consideration.
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.
Other ways to connect
Interested in a future opportunity?
Our currently advertised position is listed above. We also welcome introductions from clinicians with other specialties and inquiries about future training opportunities.
General Licensed Clinician Inquiries
Don't see a currently advertised role matching your specialty? We welcome introductions from licensed Psy.D., Ph.D., LPC, and LCSW clinicians interested in future opportunities.
Share your CV, clinical interests, and the type of role you would be interested in should a suitable opening arise.
Externship Program
Our externship program is designed for advanced doctoral students who want meaningful clinical training in a supportive private practice setting.
Application dates for the next externship cycle will be announced when available. Typical application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation.
Licensed clinician fit
Who we are looking for
We value clinicians who bring sound clinical judgment and meaningful outpatient experience. Requirements vary by position; review the individual job description for specific licensure, experience, and training criteria.
- 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
- Training and mentorship of externs
- Community partnerships in Washington, DC
Interested in joining us?
Find your next clinical opportunity at North Star
Interested in our Trauma Therapist opening? Explore the position details and application information. For future clinical roles or externship inquiries, we would be glad to hear about your background and interests.