Psychologist – Pediatric Outpatient Practice

Looking for a psychology career where you can grow clinically while maintaining work-life balance?

Child & Family Development (C&FD) is seeking Psychologists at all experience levels to join our award-winning pediatric outpatient practice serving children, adolescents, and families throughout the Charlotte region.

Whether you are an early-career psychologist seeking mentorship and opportunities to build your pediatric expertise or an experienced clinician looking for autonomy and opportunities to further develop your areas of interest, C&FD offers a supportive environment to build a meaningful, long-term career.

For more than 45 years, Child & Family Development has been a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services and is proud to be the longest-standing private outpatient pediatric therapy practice in the Charlotte area. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychologists, Counselors, Educational Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals who work together to support children and families.

We have been recognized as Charlotte's Best and Best of North Carolina for Children's and Adolescent Therapy Services, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and a clinician-focused culture.

Why Psychologists Choose C&FD

• No nights, weekends, or holiday schedules
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
• Clinical autonomy and respect for your professional expertise
• Opportunities to develop specialty areas aligned with your interests
• Hybrid work options
• Dedicated administrative and client support
• Leadership, mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities
• Stable W-2 employment with a base salary plus additional earning potential for billable hours
• A well-established organization with strong roots in the Charlotte community

Build the Clinical Career That Fits You

We recognize that psychologists have different interests, training experiences, and professional goals. At C&FD, you can build a practice that reflects your strengths while continuing to expand your clinical expertise.

• Depending on your interests and experience, your practice may include:
• Psychological and psychoeducational assessments
• Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluations, including ADOS-2
• ADHD and executive functioning evaluations
• Neurodevelopmental and learning assessments
• Individual and family psychotherapy
• Parent-focused interventions
• Counseling with children, adolescents, and families
• Play-based and developmentally appropriate interventions
• Evidence-based treatment approaches
• Consultation with schools, physicians, and other professionals
• Development of specialized clinical services

Opportunities for Early-Career Psychologists

• If you are newer to independent practice or looking to strengthen your pediatric experience, we provide:
• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• In-house clinical supervision
• Opportunities to meet North Carolina licensure supervision requirements
• Collaboration with experienced psychologists and other disciplines
• Exposure to a broad range of pediatric presentations
• Support developing assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills

Opportunities for Experienced Psychologists

Experienced Clinicians Will Find Opportunities To

• Shape a practice around areas of clinical interest
• Expand or develop specialty services
• Provide mentorship and supervision
• Take on leadership opportunities
• Collaborate across disciplines
• Apply your clinical expertise with a high degree of professional independence

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational evaluations
• Assess cognitive, academic, developmental, behavioral, and emotional functioning
• Conduct Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluations; ADOS-2 experience preferred
• Provide individual and family therapy based on training and areas of interest
• Provide parent-focused interventions and support
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment recommendations
• Collaborate with families, schools, physicians, and other professionals
• Participate in clinical consultation and team meetings
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and reports
• Maintain competencies across assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

A Practice Designed to Support Your Work

At C&FD, our clinicians are supported by a dedicated client services infrastructure that manages referrals, scheduling, insurance authorizations, billing, claims, and medical records. This allows psychologists to focus their time and energy on clinical care.

Our integrated model also provides opportunities for meaningful collaboration with professionals across Psychology, Counseling, Education, OT, PT, Speech, and ABA. You will have access to a broad range of perspectives while maintaining the clinical autonomy to practice within your areas of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master's degree in Psychology
• Active North Carolina psychology license or eligibility for licensure
• Strong clinical, communication, and writing skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Reside in the Charlotte area or plan to relocate within three months

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families
• Pediatric outpatient experience
• Experience conducting psychological or psychoeducational assessments
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluations and/or ADOS-2
• Experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Early-career psychologists and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply!

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a Base Plus compensation model that provides the stability of a base salary with additional earning potential based on billable hours.

Total earning potential up to $150,000+ annually, based on caseload, productivity, and experience.

Benefits Include

• Competitive W-2 compensation with additional earning potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid professional liability insurance
• Professional development support for full-time employees
• $500 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time employees
• In-house supervision
• Flexible work options

Why Join Child & Family Development

At C&FD, we believe great clinicians provide the best care when they are supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

We have created a practice where psychologists can pursue meaningful clinical work while building a sustainable career. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population, develop areas of specialization, collaborate with professionals across disciplines, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are looking for a practice where your expertise is valued and your professional interests are encouraged, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team making a lasting difference in the Charlotte community!