Employment and Internships

The Reservoir Group is seeking a full-time, DC-licensed therapist (LPC, LCSW, LICSW, or Psychologist) who is eager to join our team and support students at The Lab School and in the surrounding community. This is a 12 month position.

Job responsibilities include:

• Providing individual (and potentially group) evidence-based psychotherapy for school-aged clients five days a week (approximately 5 clients per day), during the school day and after school
• Consulting and collaborating with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers
• This position will serve both school-based student clients and clients from the community, and the daily hours will be determined based on those needs. 7:45-3:45 are the standard school-based hours; on days that include outpatient clients the daily schedule will shift to allow for outpatient services to take place before or after school (for example, 10:00am - 6:00pm)
• Professional development opportunities are available.  

Ideal candidates:

• DC Licensed mental health professional (license-eligible will be considered)
• 2+ years of experience providing therapy or counseling to children and adolescents, ideally those with learning differences
• Experience in schools, and/or with children with learning differences, preferred
• Experience with IEP documentation and SPED regulations, preferred
• Strong skill and interest in supporting students from a perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent collaborative work skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and IEP systems a plus

The Psychology and Wellness Department of the Reservoir Group consists of psychologists, social workers and counselors who provide clinical services to Lab School students, as well as children, adolescents and adults from the community. The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.

Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 (based on experience and credentials)

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

The Lab School of Washington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Lower School campus (grades 1-4), starting in August. This position follows the school-year schedule and could include 30 or 40 hours per week.

The Lower School Nurse works in partnership with the Middle/Upper School Nurse to support the health and safety of the school community. Key responsibilities include managing daily health needs, maintaining clear communication with parents and staff, and providing health and safety recommendations to the leadership team.

The ideal candidate is an effective multitasker with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing student health. Prior experience in a school setting or pediatric nursing is preferred, and familiarity with Magnus Health is desirable.

Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Washington, D.C. or eligible to obtain licensure in D.C. within a reasonable timeframe. Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing acute and chronic nursing care, first aid, and mental health support.
• Reviewing and maintaining student health records and immunization compliance in Magnus Health, following school policies and health department requirements.
• Managing medication administration
• Coordinating medical needs for field trips, ensuring necessary medications, first aid supplies, and specific student medical needs are prepared in advance.
• Collaborating with students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to support individual student health needs and implement appropriate accommodations.
• Implementing infection control measures and ensuring proper reporting to the health department.
• Staying current with best practices and regulations in school health services.
• Educating students on health promotion, disease prevention, safety, and hygiene.
• Training staff on childhood health conditions and medical emergency protocols.
• Managing urgent health concerns, including contagious diseases, medical emergencies, and accidents, in collaboration with administrators and families.
   

Salary range: $65,000-$85,000 based on 40 hours/week.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.  

The Lab School of Washington (LSW) is an independent school for students grades 1 through 12 with language-based learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia) and ADHD. LSW is an interdisciplinary environment consisting of educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers and artists.  The Psychology and Wellness Department consists of three licensed psychologists, four social workers, and one licensed professional counselor who provide services to LSW students as well as children, adolescents and young adults from the community. Externs will provide individual and/or group therapy to up to 5 LSW students, typically addressing anxiety, peer difficulties, and/or emotion regulation. Externs will also participate in one psychoeducational battery per month, with increasing autonomy in test administration and scoring, interpretation and report writing. Externs will have the opportunity to conduct classroom observations and parent intakes, and to participate in IEP team meetings and didactic seminars. Weekly individual (and potentially group) supervision will be provided by a licensed psychologist on site. This unpaid externship requires two days (16 hours) per week, roughly Sept. through early June.

The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC.  The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

To apply: Please send the following materials to Dr. Mary Jo Coiro (maryjo.coiro@Labschool.org) by February 1:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. A graduate transcript (unofficial acceptable)
4. Two recommendation letters from clinical supervisors