Clinical Psychologist (Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences)

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

122230

Date Created

August 18, 2026

Job Function

Research

Exempt Status

Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

M-F/8:30am -5:00pm

Worksite

04-MD:School of Medicine Campus

Work Modality

Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

The Johns Hopkins University AIDS Psychiatry Service seeking a Research/Clinical Psychologist who will conduct structured psychological diagnostic evaluations for research, provide psychotherapy for HIV/AIDS infected mental health patients engaged in medical care by Johns Hopkins medical providers.

The successful candidate will be a skilled practitioner, have excellent organizational and leadership skills, and a keen understanding of clinical service delivery models. The service model will incorporate a range of visit types including initial consultations, brief individual therapy, group programs, single-session counseling, and intensive services for individuals who may be stepping down from or at risk of entering higher levels of care. The incumbent will collaborate closely across the practice, as well as the Mental Health Services senior leadership team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected during times of crisis and as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides culturally informed direct clinical services, including initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Utilizes goal-oriented approaches to treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy, often in collaboration with treating psychiatrists.
• Collaborates with providers within the Bartlett Clinic as an interdisciplinary treatment team; consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.
• Collaborates with campus partners to provide outreach and opportunities for support of students outside the clinic, such as participation in the Chat with a Counselor program or population-specific skills training.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or M.D in Psychiatry.
• Two years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psychotherapy for HIV/AIDS patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

• Clinical Psychologist must be licensed to practice psychology in Maryland and must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. If not licensed at the time of hire must be licensed within a year of hiring.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must possess skills in supportive therapy.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, theoretical approaches, and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge with Addiction and running group therapy sessions preferred.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal statutes regulating confidentiality of drug and alcohol records.
• Differential diagnosis of complex mental health problems, judgment regarding when to seek supervision, experience with the phenomenology and treatment of major mental illness and suicide and/or violent or homicidal behaviors.
• Knowledge treating both neurotic and personality disordered patients is essential.

Classified Title: Research Psychologist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Psychologist (Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $57,195 - $100,040 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30am -5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Psychiatry

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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