HIV Services Mental Health Program

Mental health services are provided on an outpatient and medical inpatient basis. Patients and families may be referred for a number of pediatric issues including: medication adherence, pill swallowing, adjustment to illness, adjustment to hospitalization and diagnosis disclosure/education. Treatment may include individual therapy, family therapy, parent training and/or group therapy depending on the presenting problem. Psychiatry consultation and medication management are also available. Lastly, children and adolescents living with HIV undergo developmental and psychological evaluations to monitor cognitive development and signs of HIV-related problems.

Extern experiences may include:

• Mental health and substance use screening
• Consultation (outpatient and inpatient)
• Outpatient therapy (individual and possibly group)
• Psychological evaluation

This is a complex service requiring previous direct experience with children and adolescents. Preference will be given to advanced doctoral students with a strong knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate interventions. Formal course work and previous experience in child/adolescent assessment and therapy is required.

One extern will be recruited for this externship.

Please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and two letters of reference to: 

Ashley Maxie-Moreman, Ph.D., Special Immunology Service | Email

Interested applicants should also complete this survey one time, regardless of how many externships you are applying for.

• Children’s National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

Eight to 16 hours per week from September to May. Specific days on-site will be coordinated with supervising psychologist.