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1 | If you would like your postdoctoral fellowship featured in this guide or if you would like to make changes to your fellowhip's entry, please contact the American Psychology-Law Society Student Committee by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyn6YEW7-mne6RsT-yzTMN8HNSXQjuHYPP1DtW7gQq11H9eA/viewform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | *ABFP: The American Board of Forensic Psychology offers waiver of the 5-year requirement for applicants who successfully complete an approved 2000-hour formal postdoctoral training program in forensic psychology. Programs are granted a 5-year period of acceptance. For information regarding the experience waiver and program acceptance, please see the ABFP Experience Waiver and Postdoctoral Training in Forensic Psychology Guidelines, which may be found on the Forensic Psychology page of the ABPP website. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | **UAD: Uniform Acceptance Date. The UAD for forensic postdocs is February 24, 2025, which means that selected candidates will be notified on or before this date. Selected candidates will not be required to accept an offer before this date. This is designed to allow candidates to consider multiple offers without pressure to accept one offer before another is given. Please note that the uniform acceptance process for forensic postdocs is distinct from the APPIC notification process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | If you would like your postdoctoral fellowship featured in this guide or if you would like to make changes to your fellowhip's entry, please contact the American Psychology-Law Society Student Committee by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyn6YEW7-mne6RsT-yzTMN8HNSXQjuHYPP1DtW7gQq11H9eA/viewform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | Fellowship Name | Location | Website | Training Director | Core Experiences | Paid | Application Deadline | ABFP Waiver* | Complies with Uniform Acceptance Date** | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI | https://clinical-psychology.med.brown.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/fellowship-applicants/ccpsp-applicants | Christopher Houck, PhD | Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England - Clinical Child Psychology Specialty Program. This Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a division called the Clinical Child Specialty Program (CCPSP), which provides training in clinical child psychology within hospital-based, school, and forensic settings. The CCPSP is APA-accredited as a specialty program in clinical child psychology. CCPSP postdoctoral fellows complete one year of accredited training in the CCPSP. If CCPSP fellows elect to stay a second year (if available) for additional clinical/research training, the additional training year is not accredited. | Yes | December 4, 2024 | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
8 | Arizona Psychology Training Consortium | Sites throughout Arizona | https://www.azptc.org/applicants | Elizabeth Capps-Conkle, PsyD, LMFT, CETP | The Arizona Psychology Training Consortium is a non-profit subsidiary corporation of the Arizona Psychological Association. The Consortium was developed to create postdoctoral residencies. Neuropsychology, forensics, autism diagnosis and treatment, sexual addiction treatment, and private practice sites are available. There are a few clinical rotations among the training sites. Each of the residencies provides advanced training in assessment, psychotherapy, cultural diversity, and independent practice. Residents participate in two-day didactic training events each month. There can be significant travel to some of the monthly training events. Training opportunities are provided by academicians and practitioners from several Arizona universities, community agencies, and practices. Begin the application process by sending a letter of interest to the Consortium's Director of Residency training and to each site supervisor where you have an interest. Ultimately, the Consortium will need a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, a graduate school transcript, and your profesional liability insurance. | Yes | Application dates vary by site | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Augusta University/East Central Regional Hospital | Augusta, GA | https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/psychiatry/fellowship_training/american_psychological_assoc_training/forensicpsychology/index.php | Holly Tabernik, PhD | The fellowship has two full-time positions available each year and features both outpatient and inpatient forensic evaluation and treatment opportunities, in addition to protected research time and a day devoted to didactic trainings. Trainees will complete competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessments in an intermediate- security state operated forensic hospital and local jails/prisons. | Yes. Fellows are paid $62,000 for the year and they are also given a $1,500 travel/professional development stipend. Fellows are eligible for health care, dental, and vision insurance. | January 2, 2025 | Yes (2023 - 2027) | We make offers before the Common Hold Date but applicants are not obligated to respond to our offer until the Common Hold Date. | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Center for Behavioral Medicine - Clinical and Forensic Psychology | Kansas City, MO | https://cbm-psychologytraining.com/forensic-post-doctoral-application/ | Jason Lawrence, PhD jason.lawrence@dmh.mo.gov | Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) operates as a Division of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. CBM is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Hospital Organizations. CBM operates three inpatient competency restoration psychiatric units and provides forensic services to western Missouri criminal courts. CBM is one of two primary training sites for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry, and the Doctoral Psychology Internship accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1963 (www.apa.org/ed/accreditation). CBM also serves as a training site for psychology practicum students, along with Pharmacy, Social Work, Nursing, and Recreational Therapy students. The Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at CBM provides one year of training with a primarily clinical focus within a forensic setting, as well as the opportunity to conduct forensic evaluations under the supervision of a Certified Forensic Examiner. The fellowship program is designed to provide experiences necessary to support independent practice in clinical and/or forensic psychology. The fellow gains experience with dually diagnosed mentally ill persons, severely and persistently mentally ill persons, and cognitively disabled persons, all of whom are involved with the legal system. The majority of their time is spent providing direct psychological services, to mainly include conducting psychological assessments, individual and group therapy, competency restoration services, admissions/intakes, and attending treatment and competency team meetings. Based on the fellow’s interests, time may be allotted to participate in court-ordered evaluations of adjudicative competency and completing written reports, as noted above. Fellows will work with several supervisors to obtain hours necessary for licensure and will participate in individual supervision and consultation. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to function as a supervisor to practicum students and predoctoral interns. This position is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and will participate in team decision-making, treatment planning, and consultation with psychiatry, pharmacy, nursing, social work and recreational staff. This postdoc experience is new for our facility. We have a resident for this present training year (2024-2025), and details of the overall training experience are now available in our brochure. Please feel free to reach out at any point if you have any questions about the specifics of this program and thank you for your consideration! | Yes - $58,895 | January 2, 2025 | Yes (2024-2028) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
11 | Central Region Hospital | Butner, NC | http://crhpostdoc.weebly.com | Mark Hazelrigg, PhD, ABPP | - Competency to stand trial evaluations - Forensic outpatient evaluations - Forensic inpatient testing • Malingering • Diagnostic (psychosis) • Neuropsychological and cognitive including IQ assessment - Didactic training on landmark cases - Difficult case conference - Mock testimony | Yes | Applications accepted on an ongoing basis, recommended that applications are sent by late December/early January | Yes (2022-2026) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
12 | Central State Hospital | Petersburg, VA | https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/psychology-internship-and-fellowship-programs/ | Helen Greenbacker, PsyD | The main focus of this Fellowship is to provide the Fellow with advanced training in criminal forensic evaluations, primarily Competency to Stand Trial (both pre- and post-restoration) and Mental Status at the Time of Offense(s). All evaluations are performed on an inpatient basis. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to complete the Initial Analysis of Risk Reports for NGRI acquittees as well as to participate in a number of other clinical, didactic, and training activities. Central State Hospital is the site of Virginia’s only Maximum Security Forensic Mental Health Unit; as a whole, Central State Hospital provides treatment to both civil and forensic patients with severe and persistent mental illness. | Yes - about $50,000 | January first of each year | Yes | No | |||||||||||||||||
13 | Cermak Health Services at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center | Chicago, IL | https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD/Detail/id/4493 https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2688 | Michele Henhapl, PsyD | Fellows can expect to spend a minimum of 50% of their time in direct client contact. Services provided include: - Intake screenings - Mental health status evaluations - Psycho-educational group therapy - Individual therapy - Mental health rounds - Crisis intervention Training emphasizes evidence-supported and based practices in diagnostic assessments, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy. Fellows receive rich and diverse experience in the assessment and treatment of complex trauma. They participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss clinical updates and issues, build programming, and collaborate and consult with team members. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss challenging and complex cases. Fellows attend and present didactic training on relevant topics and train custody staff on mandated curriculum including Shield of Care (Suicide Prevention) and Managing Youth with Psychiatric Disorders. Ideal Postdoctoral Fellow candidates will possess good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with demonstrated efficiency and teamwork within a multidisciplinary staff. The training committee is invested in training mature clinicians with strong boundaries with an interest and/or experience with adolescents with severe behavioral disorders. Prior experience working with a severely mentally ill or correctional population is desirable. Minority and Spanish-speaking applicants are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates must be open and receptive to feedback. Additionally, ideal candidates should have an interest in providing secondary individual supervision/mentorship to externs. | Yes- stipend of $47,480 plus benefits | January 31, 2025 | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
14 | Clincial Associates, P.A. | Lenexa, KS | https://www.clinical-assoc.com/postdoctoral-fellowship https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2760 | Bruce Cappo, PhD, ABPP | Observe, participate in or complete psychological assessments including: ADHD, Full psychological evaluations, forensic evaluations, competency to stand trial evaluations, parenting evaluations, police & public safety evaluations, applicant evaluations, and more, Learning to administer, score and interpret psychological tests. | Yes - $52,000 | March 01, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
15 | Court Services Department Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | https://cdhs.colorado.gov/behavioral-health/forensic-services https://drive.google.com/file/d/13MQcCnxFnV_mwuRvMzv46e3tYYCZENna/view | Loandra Torres, PsyD, ABPP | Forensic psychological assessment (competency, sanity, violence risk), didactic and case law sessions, mock trial experiences | Yes | January 1, 2025 | Yes (2020-2024) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
16 | Denver FIRST (University of Denver’s Forensic Institute for Research, Service and Training) | Denver, CO | https://psychology.du.edu/clinics/denver-first https://psychology.du.edu/sites/default/files/2023-11/Denver%20FIRST%20Fellowship%20Brochure%202024-25%20%20-%2011.2.23.pdf | Neil Gowensmith, PhD | This fellowship offers a combination of opportunities found in private practice and academia. Fellows will conduct myriad psycholegal evaluations as ordered or referred by multiple sources, including (but not limited to) competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, mitigation, juvenile transfer / Miller, animal cruelty, immigration and asylum, Miranda, and violence risk. Fellows will be involved with all stages of the evaluation process, from initial conversations with referral sources to testimony and billing. Additionally, fellows will teach courses to a graduate population, supervise master's level trainees, advise graduate students, conduct research, and perform other academic duties commensurate with their designation as junior faculty. Previous fellows are now in private practice, state forensic service, and academia. We are taking two fellows in the 2023-24 fellowship year, and will be including a robust neuropsychological evaluation component for each position. | Yes, equivalent to NIH standards | Early January -- please refer to our brochure | Yes (2021-2025) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
17 | Department of Forensic Services at Center for Behavioral Medicine | Kansas City, MO | https://cbm-psychologytraining.com/forensic-post-doctoral-residency/ | Jason Lawrence jason.lawrence@dmh.mo.gov | 2025-2026 Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Two 12-month postdoctoral fellowships in Forensic Psychology, beginning September 1, 2025, are offered through the Outpatient Department of Forensic Psychology at the Center for Behavioral Medicine, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Board Certification in Forensic Psychology Our training program has been certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology for their five-year experience waiver for board certification in forensic psychology. Core training components: Residents complete court-ordered mental examinations of criminal defendants under the supervision of licensed psychologists. Psycho-legal questions include Competency to Stand Trial, Competency Restoration, Mental State at the Time of the Offense, and Sexually Violent Predator status. The opportunity to provide expert testimony in court is available. Residents provide supervision to psychology pre-doctoral interns. Residents will provide treatment and consultation services for inpatient forensic patients. This will include one treatment group of the resident's choosing related to competency restoration. Upon completion of the training program, residents will have satisfied clinical and supervisory requirements for licensing as a psychologist in the State of Missouri. Forensic Evaluations Include: | Yes - $58,895 | January 2, 2025 | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Department of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology | Columbia, SC | http://forensics.scdmh.org | Samantha Horsley, PhD, ABPP | - Develop extensive evaluation, diagnostic, and forensic experience through performing a variety of criminal forensic evaluations in our Forensic Evaluation Services department, including: • Sexually Violent Predator Precommitment Evaluations; • Sexually Violent Predator Annual Review Evaluations; • Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations, • Criminal Responsibility Evaluations. • Other evaluations related to forensics are performed less frequently - Educational (e.g., forensic readings) and training seminars (e.g., landmark cases/forensic didactics) under the supervision of licensed forensic practitioners | Yes | January 2 | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
19 | Division of Behavioral Health Services/Arkansas State Hospital/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Arkansas State Hospital Department of Psychology | Little Rock, AR | https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dbhs/SMI_Fellowship_Handbook_9.4.19.docx https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2418 | Brittani Baldwin Gracey, PsyD | The goal of the ASH/UAMS fellowship training program is to provide specialty training in the area of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Forensic Psychology. We emphasize APA’s three core competencies for postdoctoral fellowships: Science and Practice, Diversity, and Ethics and Legal. Simultaneously, the training focuses heavily on education and clinical work that is consistent with the APA Division 18 Competencies for SMI Postdoctoral Residency Programs and the Forensic Specialty Council Education and Training Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. The model we follow outlines specific key elements of an SMI curriculum and a Forensic curriculum as well as specific assessment procedures and interventions essential for competence working with this population. Fellows are expected to work with the Training Director to ensure they have secured training (whether didactic or direct clinical experience) in the listed areas. At the completion of the training year, our fellows are expected to have developed independent-practice level skills in diagnosis, assessment, professional documentation (including report-writing and charting), application of statutes and case law, individual and group therapy, research and scientific contributions, presenting for colleagues and direct-care staff, clinical supervision, and functioning in an interdisciplinary system. Satisfactory completion of the fellowship meets the postdoctoral supervised practice requirements for licensure in Arkansas. The forensic portion of the fellowship requires that fellows see 18-24 defendants who may require fitness to proceed to trial and/or criminal responsibility evaluations. | Yes - $56,880 | January 10, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Eastern State Hospital | Williamsburg, VA | https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/conferences-and-continuing-education/ https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2835 | Andrew Osborn, PhD | Training Components Clinical Pretrial Forensic Evaluations: Over the course of the training year, the postdoctoral fellow will function as part of the Forensic Evaluation Team to complete evaluations of Competence to Stand Trial (both initial and post-restoration) and Sanity at the Time of the Offense. The postdoctoral fellow may initially shadow an evaluator for several evaluations, but is then expected to take the lead and be the primary evaluator. The supervising evaluator will be present in the room due to how the state code is written, but they are to only intervene or participate when necessary. Risk Assessment and Management: Over the course of the training year, the postdoctoral fellow will function as part of a treatment team for the assessment and treatment of individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). This will largely involve risk assessment and management through the completion of privilege requests, annual reports and conditional release reports. This aspect of the training components is largely independent; however, the postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to shadow current treatment team psychologists to gain a better understanding of this role and conducting interviews/evaluations in this context. The primary supervisor for the rotation may also observe the postdoctoral fellow at team meetings throughout the training year to provide feedback and monitor strengthening of this skill set. Post-Adjudication Evaluations: Over the course of the training year, the postdoctoral fellow will be assigned several types of post-adjudication evaluations as they are available, to include Temporary Custody Evaluations, Initial Analysis of Risk Report, Revocation from Conditional Release, Annual Continuation of Confinement, and Second Opinion Evaluations. These evaluations will be supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist at ESH who is approved to perform these evaluations. The postdoctoral fellow may initially shadow an evaluator for several evaluations, but is then expected to take the lead and be the primary evaluator. The supervising evaluator will be present in the room due to how the state code is written, but they are to only intervene or participate when necessary. Forensic Seminar: The postdoctoral fellow will attend Forensic Seminar on a weekly basis. This is a didactic seminar for two hours every week that covers the various areas within the field of forensic psychology as well as relevant state and federal case law. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to present a case at Forensic Seminar during the designated case presentation weeks on the schedule. The postdoc will also participate in weekly caselaw seminar for one hour per week with our partner facilty Central State Hospital and weekly pretrial group supervision with the evaluation team for one hour per week. | Yes - $87,542 | 1/3/2025 | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
21 | Emory University - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Atlanta, GA | http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/education/psychology/professional_psychology/index.html https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/55 | Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Professor, Vice Chair, Chief Psychologist and Director of Postdoctoral Training, NKASLOW@emory.edu | 1) Grady Hospital: (a) adults with serious mental illness working on inpatient units, psychosocial rehabilitation program, and outpatient community mental health clinic; (b) suicidal adults; (c) trauma related clinical research; (d) forensic psychology (program that meets criteria for the ABFP 5-year experience waiver); (e) consultation-liaison service and Long COVID clinic. Positions at all sites include a focus on direct clinical service (assessment, intervention, consultation), research/scholarship, the receipt and provision of supervision, and career support. All residents participate in a weekly seminar that focuses on supervision, advocacy and diversity, the array of career opportunities, and other aspects of professional development such as board certification. | Yes - $61,008 | December 2, 2024 | Yes | Will follow the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Guidelines with regard to offers | |||||||||||||||||
22 | Expert Psychological Evaluations | Little Rock, AR | https://www.psychological-evaluations.com/fellowship | Benjamin Silber, PhD | "1. Criminal forensic evaluations (e.g., criminal responsibility, fitness to proceed, culpable mental state, violence risk assessment, and restorability) 2. Disability evaluations 3. Immigration evaluations (e.g., U-Visa, VAWA, hardship, N-648 disability waiver) 4. Year-long forensic psychology didactic sequence 5. Expert testimony 6. Landmark caselaw 7. Forensic assessment experience with adults, adolescents, and children 8. Diversity of assessment settings (e.g., private practice, virtual, prisons, jails, and hospitals) 9. Board certification preparation and training 10. Opportunities to supervise" | Yes ($65,000) | January 6, 2025 | Yes (Until 2027) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
23 | Federal Bureau of Prisons - FCI Englewood | Littleton, CO | www.bop.gov | Kasey Odell, PsyD, HSPP | FDC Englewood established a forensic mission in 2007. The evaluations are court-ordered and predominantly consist of competency to proceed and criminal responsibility (sanity) assessments. These evaluations are completed at the detention center. These assessments, conducted by licensed clinical psychologists, involve intensive psychological evaluation, thorough understanding of legal standards and procedures, and highly refined report-writing skills. Defendants from across the United States and Territories are sent to FDC Englewood for these evaluations. Our forensic evaluators regularly testify to the results of their assessments throughout the country. The primary focus for the postdoctoral fellowship will be on learning and conducting forensic evaluations for the federal court system. All evaluations will be conducted under the expertise and supervision of a licensed psychologist. Evaluations completed throughout fellowship training will vary in terms of intensity and complexity. The evaluations may include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency restoration, violence risk assessments, and commitment for treatment. The evaluations will involve conversing with court personnel regarding forensic cases, obtaining collateral information, facilitating forensic notifications, conducting clinical interviews, learning the administration of unfamiliar tests (forensic assessment instruments), administration and interpretation of test batteries, conducting forensic interviews, reviewing collateral information, documentation of forensic contacts, and integrating all data into forensic reports. Fellows will develop a strong understanding of federal case law, and learn to apply these various legal standards to the referral questions from federal jurisdictions across the country. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of written reports which are thorough, yet clear, concise, and relevancy-focused. All reports submitted will be cosigned by a licensed psychologist. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in testimony preparation with forensic psychologists, observe testimony of forensic psychologists, and potentially testify in federal court hearings/trials. Throughout the fellowship experience, a key focus will be on strengthening written and verbal communication within a forensic context. Trainees can expect to conduct an average of 20 forensic evaluations during their postdoctoral fellowship. The main goal of the postdoctoral fellowship is to develop independent psychologists with specialized knowledge in conducting forensic evaluations for the Federal Court System. Application materials are due via e-mail to the Internship Program Coordinator at the selected institution no later than November 15th, 2022. These materials should include: 1. Cover letter describing your fit with the position, including a statement of experience, training, and professional goals. 2. Curriculum Vitae. 3. Two letters of recommendation (Please have your letter writers submit their letter of recommendation directly to the Point of Contact listed below for the site(s) to which you are applying). 4. Writing Sample; this should be a clinical or forensic evaluation that you have completed in its entirety, with all identifying information removed. Following review of these materials, sites that would like to interview you will send you an email invitation and instructions for applying on USAJobs. Only applicants that are assessed as qualified and included in the Best Qualified category will be considered for an interview. Interviews will be conducted in January and February 2023. Offers of post-doctoral fellowship positions will tentatively be provided by February 15, 2023, with required acceptance on the universal acceptance date of February 27, 2023. | Yes, $72,175 (based on FY2022) | November 15, 2022 (Need to update for 2025-2026) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
24 | Federal Bureau of Prisons- MCC Chicago | Chicago, IL | www.bop.gov | Bianca Vigil, PsyD | MCC Chicago has a strong and long-standing forensic mission. The primary forensic questions which require assessment are most frequently related to competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. A variety of other forensic questions are asked, but on a less frequent basis. Due to the long history of forensic examinations and strong team of evaluators, the BOP has recently tasked MCC Chicago with an additional mission; Jail Based Competency Restoration. This program is designed to increase the treatment capacity of the BOP, enabling the agency to address the treatment needs of those identified with serious mental illness in a timely manner. This program is expected to roll out in early 2023. The primary focus for the postdoctoral fellowship will be on learning and conducting forensic evaluations for the federal court system. All evaluations will be conducted under the expertise and supervision of a licensed psychologist. Evaluations completed throughout fellowship training will vary in terms of intensity and complexity. The evaluations may include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency restoration, violence risk assessments, and commitment for treatment. The evaluations will involve conversing with court personnel regarding forensic cases, obtaining collateral information, facilitating forensic notifications, conducting clinical interviews, learning the administration of unfamiliar tests (forensic assessment instruments), administration and interpretation of test batteries, conducting forensic interviews, reviewing collateral information, documentation of forensic contacts, and integrating all data into forensic reports. Fellows will develop a strong understanding of federal case law, and learn to apply these various legal standards to the referral questions from federal jurisdictions across the country. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of written reports which are thorough, yet clear, concise, and relevancy-focused. All reports submitted will be cosigned by a licensed psychologist. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in testimony preparation with forensic psychologists, observe testimony of forensic psychologists, and potentially testify in federal court hearings/trials. Throughout the fellowship experience, a key focus will be on strengthening written and verbal communication within a forensic context. Trainees can expect to conduct an average of 20 forensic evaluations during their postdoctoral fellowship. The main goal of the postdoctoral fellowship is to develop independent psychologists with specialized knowledge in conducting forensic evaluations for the Federal Court System. | Yes, $73,611 (based on federal pay scale for FY2022) | November 15, 2022 (Need to update for 2025-2026) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
25 | Federal Bureau of Prisons- USMCFP | Springfield, MO | www.bop.gov | Brandi Cook, PsyD, HSPP | USMCFP Springfield (“Fed Med”) is the most tenured of the Medical Referral Centers within the BOP providing quality health care since 1933. The Forensic Psychologists and Psychiatrists work closely with the federal court system conducting pretrial evaluations. USMCFP Springfield provides a variety of forensic evaluations within an inpatient setting. Incarcerated individuals in need of medical or mental health services are transferred to the USMCFP from federal institutions throughout the country. The primary forensic evaluations conducted at USMCFP are related to competency restoration; however, evaluators additionally conduct initial competency, criminal responsibility, commitment for treatment, and mentally ill and dangerous evaluations, among other court-ordered evaluations. The primary focus for the postdoctoral fellowship will be on learning and conducting forensic evaluations for the federal court system. All evaluations will be conducted under the expertise and supervision of a licensed psychologist. Evaluations completed throughout fellowship training will vary in terms of intensity and complexity. The evaluations may include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency restoration, violence risk assessments, and commitment for treatment. The evaluations will involve conversing with court personnel regarding forensic cases, obtaining collateral information, facilitating forensic notifications, conducting clinical interviews, learning the administration of unfamiliar tests (forensic assessment instruments), administration and interpretation of test batteries, conducting forensic interviews, reviewing collateral information, documentation of forensic contacts, and integrating all data into forensic reports. Fellows will develop a strong understanding of federal case law, and learn to apply these various legal standards to the referral questions from federal jurisdictions across the country. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of written reports which are thorough, yet clear, concise, and relevancy-focused. All reports submitted will be cosigned by a licensed psychologist. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in testimony preparation with forensic psychologists, observe testimony of forensic psychologists, and potentially testify in federal court hearings/trials. Throughout the fellowship experience, a key focus will be on strengthening written and verbal communication within a forensic context. Trainees can expect to conduct an average of 20 forensic evaluations during their postdoctoral fellowship. The main goal of the postdoctoral fellowship is to develop independent psychologists with specialized knowledge in conducting forensic evaluations for the Federal Court System. Application Process: The forensic post-doctoral fellowship is open to doctoral graduates from APA-accredited clinical and counseling psychology degree programs. Fellow selection is based largely on breadth and quality of forensic experience, consistency of interests with the training goals of the program, personal integrity, and maturity. Applicants for the Bureau’s fellowship positions should be aware they are applying for a position in a federal law enforcement agency. Application materials are due via e-mail to the Internship Program Coordinator at the selected institution no later than November 15th, 2022. These materials should include: 1. Cover letter describing your fit with the position, including a statement of experience, training, and professional goals. 2. Curriculum Vitae. 3. Two letters of recommendation (Please have your letter writers submit their letter of recommendation directly to the Point of Contact listed below for the site(s) to which you are applying). 4. Writing Sample; this should be a clinical or forensic evaluation that you have completed in its entirety, with all identifying information removed. Following review of these materials, sites that would like to interview you will send you an email invitation and instructions for applying on USAJobs. Only applicants that are assessed as qualified and included in the Best Qualified category will be considered for an interview. Interviews will be conducted in January and February 2023. Offers of post-doctoral fellowship positions will tentatively be provided by February 15, 2023, with required acceptance on the universal acceptance date of February 27, 2023. | Yes, $72,175 (based on FY2022) | November 15, 2022 (Need to update for 2025-2026) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
26 | Federal Bureau of Prisons: Commitment and Treatment Program- Butner | Butner, NC | www.bop.gov | Joseph Zonno, PhD | The Federal Correctional Institution in Butner (FCI I), North Carolina, activated in 1976 and was widely viewed as an advanced correctional facility specifically designed to provide cutting-edge psychiatric and psychological treatment, as well as forensic evaluation services, to federal offenders. Following the enactment of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, the agency appointed FCI I Butner to house the Commitment and Treatment Program (CTP) for sexually dangerous persons. The mission of the CTP is to protect the public through the assessment and secure confinement of civilly committed sexual offenders and administration of a treatment program to mitigate sexual dangerousness. Offenders are civilly committed as “sexually dangerous to others” when the Court determines the offender suffers from a serious mental illness, abnormality, or disorder, as a result of which he or she would have serious difficulty in refraining from sexually violent conduct or child molestation if released. CTP inmates may be any security or custody level, to include inmates designated as high security and max custody. CTP Forensic Services includes a team of highly specialized forensic psychologists performing evaluations of sexual dangerousness, as well as annual reassessments of dangerousness following an offender’s civil commitment as a sexually dangerous person. Additionally, CTP Forensic Psychologists spend approximately half of their time completing a variety of more traditional court-ordered forensic evaluations of federal offenders, including competency to proceed and mental state at the time of offense. The primary focus for the postdoctoral fellowship will be on learning and conducting forensic evaluations for the federal court system. All evaluations will be conducted under the expertise and supervision of a licensed psychologist. Evaluations completed throughout fellowship training will vary in terms of intensity and complexity. The evaluations may include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency restoration, violence risk assessments, and commitment for treatment. The evaluations will involve conversing with court personnel regarding forensic cases, obtaining collateral information, facilitating forensic notifications, conducting clinical interviews, learning the administration of unfamiliar tests (forensic assessment instruments), administration and interpretation of test batteries, conducting forensic interviews, reviewing collateral information, documentation of forensic contacts, and integrating all data into forensic reports. Fellows will develop a strong understanding of federal case law, and learn to apply these various legal standards to the referral questions from federal jurisdictions across the country. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of written reports which are thorough, yet clear, concise, and relevancy-focused. All reports submitted will be cosigned by a licensed psychologist. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in testimony preparation with forensic psychologists., observe testimony of forensic psychologists, and potentially testify in federal court hearings/trials. Throughout the fellowship experience, a key focus will be on strengthening written and verbal communication within a forensic context. Trainees can expect to conduct an average of 20 forensic evaluations during their postdoctoral fellowship. The main goal of the postdoctoral fellowship is to develop independent psychologists with specialized knowledge in conducting forensic evaluations for the Federal Court System. | Yes, $68,915 (based on FY2022) | (Need to update for 2025-2026) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Federal Bureau of Prisons: Federal Medical Center- Butner | Butner, NC | www.bop.gov | Gillespie Wadsworth, PsyD | The FMC serves the needs of both voluntary and committed mentally disordered offenders, assists the federal court system by providing forensic evaluation services for pretrial and presentence detainees, and delivers a range of inpatient medical care specializing in oncology, diabetes, dialysis services, surgery, and evaluations for organ transplant candidates. The inpatient forensic program at the FMC accepts inmates at the discretion of the federal courts for various pre- and post-trial forensic evaluations (competency, sanity, and violence risk), for voluntary hospitalization for mental health treatment, or subject to federal quasi-criminal commitment. Given the highly charged legal atmosphere, court-ordered evaluations involve intense psychological evaluation, understanding of legal standards and procedures, and highly refined report-writing. Work at the FMC involves extensive collaboration with Psychiatry, Medicine, and allied health professionals. The primary focus for the postdoctoral fellowship will be on learning and conducting forensic evaluations for the federal court system. All evaluations will be conducted under the expertise and supervision of a licensed psychologist. Evaluations completed throughout fellowship training will vary in terms of intensity and complexity. The evaluations may include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency restoration, violence risk assessments, and commitment for treatment. The evaluations will involve conversing with court personnel regarding forensic cases, obtaining collateral information, facilitating forensic notifications, conducting clinical interviews, learning the administration of unfamiliar tests (forensic assessment instruments), administration and interpretation of test batteries, conducting forensic interviews, reviewing collateral information, documentation of forensic contacts, and integrating all data into forensic reports. Fellows will develop a strong understanding of federal case law, and learn to apply these various legal standards to the referral questions from federal jurisdictions across the country. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of written reports which are thorough, yet clear, concise, and relevancy-focused. All reports submitted will be cosigned by a licensed psychologist. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in testimony preparation with forensic psychologists, observe testimony of forensic psychologists, and potentially testify in federal court hearings/trials. Throughout the fellowship experience, a key focus will be on strengthening written and verbal communication within a forensic context. Trainees can expect to conduct an average of 20 forensic evaluations during their postdoctoral fellowship. The main goal of the postdoctoral fellowship is to develop independent psychologists with specialized knowledge in conducting forensic evaluations for the Federal Court System. | Yes, $68,915 (based on FY2022) | November 15, 2022 (Need to update for 2025-2026) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
28 | Fifth Avenue Forensics | Manhattan, NY | www.fifthavenueforensics.com | Miranda Rosenberg drrosenberg@fifthavenueforensics.com | • Conduct and author evidence-based psychological and neuropsychological assessments with forensic clients presenting with psychiatric disorders to provide expert opinions on psycho-legal questions to aid in criminal and civil proceedings in state and federal courts. • Conduct and author consultative psychological evaluations in Kings County Mental Health Court, Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration Court, and Brooklyn Alternative to Incarceration Court to determine eligibility for participation in specialized court projects. • Conduct and author pre-employment psychological screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and civil service psychological assessments for government agencies, public service departments, and state court systems. | Yes - $80,000 | December 1, 2024 | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Florida Department of Corrections / Office of Health Services | Zephyrhills, FL | http://www.dc.state.fl.us/org/Health/residency/index.html https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/1450 | Thomas Culbreath, PsyD | The Florida Department of Corrections postdoctoral residency program in clinical psychology and our doctoral internship program are both based at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution (ZCI), 30 minutes outside of Tampa, Florida. ZCI houses psychiatrically and medically impaired male inmates that suffer from a wide array of disorders ranging from serious chronic mental illnesses and progressive medical disorders to transient crisis-based disturbances and characterological dysfunction. Commitment hearings for patients in need of court ordered treatment are held in our inpatient unit. Residents may complete an inpatient or an outpatient rotation there. Additionally, residents will be assigned a rotation at Lake CI in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. A unique aspect of the outpatient rotation at Lake CI is the chance to work with our Mental Health Ombudsman, learning the advocacy role psychologists are called upon to fill in our correctional system. Lake CI's inpatient mental health unit houses patients with severe pathology and intense behavioral disturbances, at times requiring a court mandated level of care. All residents will receive exposure to the court process at varying levels of inpatient care. Our Residents complete 2 major rotations; These include 6 months of hands-on experience in one of our outpatient psychological service units (at ZCI or Lake CI) and 6 months of similar training on one of our inpatient mental health units (at ZCI or Lake CI). Under the supervision of licensed psychologist, residents will begin each rotation by providing individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment to patients and learning the organizational, management, administrative and evaluation procedures pertinent to each psychological service setting. Then residents will be schooled in the provision of clinical supervision to master's level staff (including our interns), consultation and coordination of an effective interdisciplinary treatment team which they will run for the last 3 months of each rotation. A typical resident's week consists of 4 days involved in patient care and other clinical services in the inpatient, or outpatient, mental health unit. A large part of the 5th day is spent receiving supervision, providing supervision and being involved in other training activities at ZCI. | Yes - $72,010 | January 24, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
30 | Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Residence with the Behavioral Health and Justice Division | Philadelphia, PN | https://dbhids.org/about/organization/behavioral-health-and-justice-division/ | Chris von Zuben, PhD avery.chard@phila.gov | A minimum of 50% of the Postdoctoral Resident’s time will be dedicated to clinical forensic-related work. This experience will predominately consist of performing level of care (risk) assessments for Philadelphians located at Norristown State Hospital (NSH; civil & forensic units), Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP), or in the community. The Resident is expected to visit NSH (located in nearby Norristown, PA) and PDP (located in Philadelphia) to evaluate individuals in person. The City of Philadelphia currently operates two criminal mental health courts. In these courtrooms, the legal system (judges, assistant district attorneys, and defense attorneys) collaborates with BHJD staff and behavioral health providers to support the recovery of people who have SMI as well as legal oversight. On a weekly basis, the Postdoctoral Resident is present in court to; serve as a behavioral health consultant to all parties, document court proceedings, provide updates about people’s re-entry plans, advocate for people with SMI, support family members of defendants, and/or offer testimony for individuals receiving services from BHJD. The Philadelphia CIT is a coordinated effort among the Philadelphia Police Department, DBHIdS, Mental Health Partnerships, the Police Advisory Commission, Project H.O.M.E., the Family and Training Advocacy Center, and the University of Pennsylvania. CIT is a week-long training that emphasizes the principles of violence prevention, de-escalation, and community collaboration. Alongside other BHJD staff, the Postdoctoral Resident will co-facilitate a two-hour segment of the CIT training called Hearing Distressing Voices. Participants are educated on symptoms of psychosis; complete a simulation of what it might be like to experience auditory hallucinations; and then process that experience and brainstorm how they might better recognize and respond when someone they encounter is in the midst of a behavioral health crisis. The Postdoctoral Resident should expect to provide this training to Philadelphia law enforcement officers once to twice per month as well as to other partnering agencies on an as needed basis. BHJD typically reimburses staff for transportation to the training sites. Recent organizations who have received this training on behalf of BHJD include the First Judicial District and the District Attorney’s Office. The Postdoctoral Resident will assist with researching and developing policies related to current initiatives underway within BHJD. Initiatives are organized according to the SIM and may include work with the Philadelphia Police Department, First Judicial District courts, PDP, PA Department of Corrections, Adult Probation and Parole Department, or within the behavioral health system in Philadelphia. Recent projects have included assisting in program development for Philadelphia’s co-responder teams, exploring the impact of rapid release on reentry of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, researching best practices in adjudicative competence evaluation and restoration, and researching considerations for adjudicative competence restoration in special populations. On a weekly basis, the Postdoctoral Resident will receive one hour of group supervision with the clinical team and at least one hour of individual supervision with a licensed psychologist. Additional ad-hoc supervision, as well as case consultation, is also provided. Individual supervision typically includes discussion of the Resident’s clinical-forensic assessments, consultations with the court, and professional development. | Yes. The annual salary for the 2025-2026 training year is $55,752.00. Benefits include annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and 12 holidays as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. | December 6, 2024 | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
31 | Forum Ohio Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology | Columbus, OH | https://forumohio.com/jobs/forum_ohio_fellowship_brochure_2024_2025.pdf | Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, LICDC-CS, ABPP John Tilley, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP | - Competence to Stand Trial (Adults and Juveniles) - Criminal Responsibility / Sanity - Risk Assessments (e.g., violence, sex offending, school / work threat) - Sentencing (Adults and Juveniles) - Treatment Amenability - Disability - Children Services (parenting, foster care placement) - Forensic Didactic Seminar Series (designed to prepare for board certification) | Yes | January 12, 2024 need to update for 2024-2026 | Yes (2020-2024) need to update for 2025-2026 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Fourth Judicial District Psychological Services | Minneapolis, MN | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cicf0BLcDg4m4f6FGF4Umm8dgbK_8ZxtEeRjqu5fn6o/edit?usp=sharing | Jill E. Rogstad, Ph.D., ABPP Jill.Rogstad@courts.state.mn.us | - Forensic Evaluations: Competence to Stand Trial, Criminal Responsibility, Civil Commitment, Juvenile (Competence, Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction, Certification to Adult Court), Violence and Sexual Violence Risk - Forensic Psychology Didactic Seminar - Landmark and State-Level Case Law Seminar - Forensic Case Consultation - Expert Testimony - Mock Trial - Formal Case Presentation | Yes - $90,500 + benefits | January 3, 2025 | Yes (2024-2028) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Hackensack University Medical Center / Audrey Hepburn Children's House | Hackensack, NJ | https://www.hackensackumc.org/services/pediatrics/pediatric-services/audrey-hepburn-childrens-house/fellowship-program/ https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2586 | Paula Iudica-Costa, PsyD | Postdoctoral fellows will be trained in forensic assessment related to child maltreatment, including assessing victims regarding their experiences and the impact, evaluating those who may have engaged in maltreatment to assess for risk, and other related evaluations. Fellows will be trained in the treatment related to both experiencing and perpetrating maltreatment. Postdoctoral Fellows will provide assessment and treatment to youth as well as their adult caregivers referred to the center due to concerns of child maltreatment and Child Protection Services (CPS) involvement. Ages range from preschool to the geriatric population. Moreover, based upon the geographic location, the Center provides services to a diverse population. | Yes - $47,464 | December 15, 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
34 | Harris County Juvenile Probation Department / Health Services | Houston, TX | https://hcjpd.harriscountytx.gov/About-Us/Internships https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/2536 | Alexandra Tellez, PhD | HCJPD will accept two full-time forensic psychology post-doctoral fellows for a twelve-month fellowship, and each position has different daily activities. In addition, there is no "typical day" for any of these positions. All positions allow for some flexibility, but expectation is for the post-docs to be able to manage their schedules appropriately. 1. Forensic Evaluator position - The primary duties of this forensic psychology postdoctoral fellowship position involve testing and report writing, which will usually take up the majority of each day. However, the post-doc also conducts trainings, provides group supervision, and participates in supervision and didactic activities. Some time each day is often spent consulting with other professionals. This forensic psychology postdoctoral fellowship position is assessment-focused and involves conducting psychological evaluations for youth who are involved in the Juvenile Justice System. The purpose of these evaluations vary, but might involve diagnostic clarification, determining level of intellectual functioning, making appropriate placement or treatment recommendations, or evaluating youth who are being considered for a waiver of the juvenile jurisdiction and possibly transferred into the adult criminal court system. Post-docs also conduct Fitness to Proceed (Competency to Stand Trial) evaluations conjointly with a licensed psychologist. Some evaluations will be conducted with youth who are currently detained, while other evaluations will be conducted with youth who are residing in the community, awaiting their court date. There are additional opportunities to provide supervision, expert witness testimony, and fitness restoration services. This position will be located downtown Houston, at the Juvenile Justice Center. 2. Specialty Court - The primary duties of this forensic psychology postdoctoral fellowship position involve attending court, participating in case staffings, consulting with other professionals regarding the youth involved in the Specialty Courts, and meeting with the youth to assess them for appropriateness for involvement in the Specialty Court. However, the post-doc also conducts trainings, provides individual supervision, and participates in supervision and didactic activities. Lastly, the post docs may provide fitness to proceed/competency restoration services through the Legal Education Attainment Program (LEAP). This forensic psychology postdoctoral fellowship position involves working with two of HCJPD's specialty courts: Court 360, for individuals with significant mental health needs who have become involved with the juvenile probation department; and CARE Court, aimed at working with child/adolescent victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation who have become involved with the juvenile probation department. The youth involved in these courts often have complex mental health needs, with a significant trauma history. The post-doc is responsible for assessing youth in order to determine his/her appropriateness for the Specialty Court and works collaboratively with a licensed psychologist, judges, attorneys, and probation officers to monitor the youth's progress in the program. The post-doc will also provide short-term treatment to some of these youth and communicate with the team regarding the youth's treatment goals. The post-doc will interact with youth who are currently detained or residing in the community. This position will be located downtown Houston, at the Juvenile Justice Center. | Yes - $65,049 | January 10, 2025 | Yes (2022-2026) | No, We follow APPIC selection guidelines with respect to offers | |||||||||||||||||
35 | Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma | San Diego, CA | https://www.ivatcenters.org/clinical-interns-fellowships?rq=fellowship | Jessica Silsby, PsyD | Forensic Psychology and Trauma - Working with attorneys to set up interviews and evaluations - Acting as a Case Manager - overseeing client and associate invoices, supervisors’ schedules, client appointments, etc. - Assisting in the supervision and training of Forensic Interns - Providing consultation within the community - Conduct forensic psychological evaluations to - Psychotherapy - Research activities including grant writing, article writing, program evaluations | Yes - $40,000 | Any time until position is filled | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Larned State Hospital | Larned, KS | http://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital/larned-state-hospital---training-internships https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/788 | Rebecca Farr-Garrison, PsyD | We have two training sites at Larned State Hospital for Postdoctoral Fellows. A Fellow is assigned to one of the two programs: Psychiatric Services Program or the State Security Program. On PSP, all Post-Doctoral Fellows will work with patients who are either voluntarily or involuntarily civilly committed by the court for inpatient treatment due to psychiatric issues causing them to be a danger to themselves/others or unable to adequately care for themselves without further intervention. On PSP, there are also forensic patients (those who were found not competent to stand trial or were moved to a less restrictive environment as a result of a lack of mental state decision by the court). Misdemeanor competency evaluations can be ordered to PSP. Post-Doctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to work with patient populations that range from young adults to geriatric patients in various units designed to meet the specific needs of patients based on the patients’ age, current psychiatric functioning, and estimated length of stay. Post-Doctoral Fellows will participate in initial diagnostic assessments, competency restoration, psychological testing, suicide risk assessments, comprehensive test battery administrations, report writing, and completing various reports for the court, ranging from civil commitment reports, guardianship reports, and forensic reports. Both report categories lead to the provision of expert testimony in various courts. Additionally, the PSP Fellow will serve treatment teams and conduct treatment planning meetings, in addition to assisting in the development and completion of individual treatment plans. Post-doctoral Fellows on PSP will also attend psychology specific meetings and meet with pre-doctoral interns on a weekly basis. Lastly, a Post-Doctoral Fellow will conduct individual and group therapy. On SSP, all Post-Doctoral Fellows will be exposed to working with criminally committed patients. Post-Doctoral Fellows will complete various forensic evaluations (e.g., competency to stand trial assessments, mental state at the time of the offense determinations, and pre-sentence evaluations). Additionally, the SSP Fellow will serve as a treatment team facilitator and assist with treatment planning meetings and completion of individual treatment plans. It is likely a SSP Post-Doctoral Fellow will testify in various court cases as requested. Post-Doctoral Fellows on SSP will also attend required psychology meetings and meet with pre-doctoral interns on a weekly basis. Lastly, a Post-Doctoral Fellow will conduct individual and group therapy, including a competency restoration group. Fellows also participate in peer consultation once a week with psychology interns and practicum students. Friday afternoons are dedicated to didactic presentations, case presentation, and group supervision. Post-Doctoral Fellows will present at least one didactic. LSH does not always have practicum students, when there are practicum students, there may be opportunities for peer supervision. | Yes - $62,400 | January 15, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
37 | Lepage Associates Psychological & Psychiatric Services / Lepage Associates Post-Doctoral Clinical and Forensic Fellowship | Durham, NC | http://www.lepageassociates.com https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/1921 | Tina Lepage, PsyD | Days and weeks are a combination of face to face clinical work to include psychotherapy and evaluations, individual and group supervision, and didactic involvements. We see clients of all ages so the postdoc has the opportunity to be trained with all ages if they wish (it is not necessary to work with all ages). We have a comprehensive Testing Center so the post doc can be trained in a wide variety of psychoeducational, psychological, and forensic testing, again, according to interest. | Yes - $60,000 | January 31, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
38 | Liberty Healthcare Ltd. Psychology Training Program / Illinois Department of Human Services | Rushville, IL | http://www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/113.pdf https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/660 | Paula Lodge, PhD | - Work on a multidisciplinary team treating sexual offenders in intensive sex-offender group therapy with a co-therapist - Psychological testing (experience administering Rorschach preferred) - Report writing - Treatment planning - Case management Treatment: co-facilitate 15 hrs/wk Sex Offender specific groups treatment with a senior staff member; and a primary caseload of 10-12 residents. A minimum of six psychological batteries will be completed during the year.The Fellow will be responsible for preparing detailed treatment plans and bi-yearly treatment plan reviews for the residents on the primary caseload. The Fellow will attend and participate in both the bi-weekly team staffing and the weekly case conceptualization. Didactic training is committed to diversity awareness, knowledge, and the acquisition of skills to increase multicultural competencies. Three Multicultural case presentations will be required. During the training year the Fellow will be exposed to a broad scope of Forensic issues through various learning methods and opportunities. | Yes - $55,000 | December 12, 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
39 | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry/divisions-and-programs/divisions/cpspd/education-and-training | Sheresa Christopher, PhD, ABPP | - Adult, Juvenile, and Family Civil and Criminal Forensic Evaluations (Competency to Stand Trial, Criminal Responsibility and Capacity to Conform, Child Custody, Parental Fitness, Juvenile Transfer, Mitigation, Risk Assessment, Fitness for Duty, Sexual Behaviors, Sexually Violent Predator) - Expert Testimony - Corrections Services (Psychological Autopsy, Group Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing) - Violence Risk Assessment - Research | Yes | January 5 | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
40 | Mendota Mental Health Institute & Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center | Madison, WI | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02022.pdf | Karyn Gust-Brey, PhD | 75% applied clinical forensic experiences: Treatment and risk evaluations of sexually violent persons (SVPs); competency to stand trial evaluations; risk assessments of individuals committed as not guilty due to mental disease or defect (NGI). 15% seminars/educational experiences. 10% research. | Yes | January 2 | Yes | No | |||||||||||||||||
41 | Miami VA Healthcare System | Miami, FL | https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/796#:~:text=https%3A//www.va.gov/miami%2Dhealth%2Dcare/work%2Dwith%2Dus/internships%2Dand%2Dfellowships/miami%2Dva%2Dhealthcare%2Dsystem%2Ddocument%2Dlibrary/ https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/796 | Laura Weinberg, PhD, ABPP-CN | 1 position in the Forensics/Veteran's Justice Outreach, 12 months long The VJP residents will participate in the organization, management, and administration of psychology services provided to our veterans participating in the treatment court programs. The primary focus of these encounters will be to assess justice-involved veteran treatment needs, identify appropriate services within the VA system, and engage in ongoing treatment planning. Additionally, psychotherapy experiences will be incorporated into both individual and group interventions. Use of Motivational Interviewing, problem solving, Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, and culturally responsive treatment orientations represent some of the relevant clinical approaches associated with this population and training position. | Yes - $56,115 | December 9 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
42 | Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment - Forensic Services | St. Peter, MN | https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/forensic-psychology-postdoctoral-fellowship-brochure_tcm1053-593080.pdf | Jacob X. Chavez, PsyD, LP, ABPP jacob.chavez@state.mn.us | - Forensic Evaluations: Adult Competency to Proceed, Criminal Responsibility, General and Sexual Violence Risk Assessments, Civil Commitment Evaluations, Repeat Sex Offender Evaluations (Juvenile forensic evaluations are available if interested) - Forensic Didactic Seminar - Local and Landmark Case Law Seminars - Case Consultation - Training Series in Conjunction with the University of Minnesota Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship - Mock Trial - Opportunities for Expert Testimony 2025 Update: In depth training on clinical forensic evaluations with adjunctive case law, case conference, and didactic experiences. | Yes | January 1, 2025 | Yes (2024-2028) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
43 | Mississippi State Hospital | Whitfield, MS (Jackson Metro Area) | Please contact Amanda L. Gugliano, Psy.D. at amanda.gugliano@msh.state.ms.us for additional information. https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD/Detail/id/2476 | Amanda L. Gugliano, PsyD | -Court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations of competence to proceed legally, insanity, competence to waive/assert constitutional rights, mitigating circumstances, violence and sexual violence risk assessments, Atkins. -Psychological (including specialized forensic) assessments. -Case Law Seminar. -Observing and providing expert witness testimony. -Participation on Mississippi State Hospital Discharge Advisory Committee. -Possible co-facilitation of court competence restoration group. -Possible individual psychotherapy with long-term forensic patients (e.g., NGRI acquittees). -Possible supervision of practicum/extern students | Yes; $66,944 | February 16, 2024 (need to update for 2025-2026) | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
44 | Patton State Hospital | Patton, CA | https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton/Internships_Training/Fellowship_Overview.html https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton/Internships_Training/Forensic_Psychology.html https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton/Internships_Training/docs/Forensic_Fellowship_Brochure.pdf | David Glassmire, PhD, ABPP | - Forensic evaluations including criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial, violence risk assessment, risk management, malingering, sex offender assessment and treatment, civil and criminal commitment, expert testimony - Applied forensic research - Forensic seminar | Yes - about $101,040 | January 8, 2024 | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
45 | Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | San Diego, CA | https://cchcs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/RJDCF-Clinical-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Fellowship-Program-Handbook-2024-2025.pdf https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/3140 | Seneca Sharp, PhD | RJD is a moderate security level institution, that houses approximately 3500 residents remanded to the state of California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. RJD has the largest mental health program in the state, is a high risk medical facility, a transgender hub, and also houses residents with developmental disabilities and cognitive impairments. That said, postdoctoral fellows will carry a caseload of approximately 35 residents in the Enhanced Outpatient Program. Postdoctoral fellows will provide individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, assessment, treatment planning, behavioral planning, safety planning and suicide prevention efforts, assessment for higher/lower level of care, functional evaluations, and pre-release planning to the residents on their assigned caseload at RJD. Postdoctoral fellows will also engage in didactic training, consultation, treatment teams, high risk meetings, and group and individual supervision. Postdoctoral fellows may also engage in supervision of practicum students if that is an interest. | Yes - $109,284 | December 20, 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
46 | Saint Elizabeths Hospital | Washington, DC | https://dbh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dmh/page_content/attachments/2025-2026_Saint_Elizabeths_Hospital_Fellowship_Brochure-7.29.24.pdf https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/146 | Carla Sterling, PsyD | A typical workday for Fellows at the hospital consists of mornings spent engaged in major rotation / unit activities, including participation in unit rounds, community meetings, treatment plans, and individual therapeutic interactions with patients in the milieu. During afternoons, residents are often involved in facilitating groups, engaging with patients in competency restoration, and completing various types of forensic or other evaluations. Supervision meetings, individual therapy, and assessment sessions are scheduled throughout the day as needed. Likewise, time dedicated to minor rotation clinical activities is scheduled throughout the week. Friday mornings are reserved for the Forensic Track residents' didactics. Fellows often schedule time on Friday afternoons to complete clinical documentation, report writing, or research. Grand Rounds, case conferences, Forensic Review Board meetings, and other clinical trainings are scheduled in the afternoons throughout the week as needed. Fellows involved with the Forensic Track may spend time at Superior Court, the Forensic Outpatient Department, or DC Detention Facility at various times during the week. Fellows may also have opportunities to observe psychologists providing testimony (e.g., civil commitment, competency to stand trial). The Fellowship offers three tracks, a General Inpatient/SMI Track, an Inpatient Forensic Track, and an Enhanced Forensic Evaluation Track, that allow for development of specialty skills consistent with Fellows’ career goals. The faculty members who serve as mentors and supervisors are selected based on their advanced clinical skills and experience with specialty populations. The Enhanced Forensic Evaluation Track (launched in December 2022), allows the forensic fellow to focus on forensic evaluations and other specialized activities geared toward preparing an entry level practitioner to conduct forensic assessments within court settings, private forensic practice, or other psycholegal contexts. | Yes - $72,751 | December 27, 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
47 | Shaw Psychological Services | San Diego, CA | http://www.drmorganshaw.com/ | Morgan Shaw | Associates are responsible for supporting on a wide variety of forensic cases within the criminal, civil, and juvenile court systems. Associates will receive extensive training and direct experience conducting forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations on both youth and adults, including administration, scoring, and interpreting of a wide variety of assessment measures. Associates will also actively participate in writing integrated reports that address a wide variety of court related issues, as well as conducting interviews and reviewing relevant records. Associates also have the opportunity to provide trauma-focused individual therapy to a range of clientele within a private practice setting. Training in various trauma-focused modalities and supervision is provided. | Yes | April 1, 2025 | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
48 | Transformative Justice Mental Health Center (TJMHC) | Louisville, KY | www.tjmhc.net | Dr. Ida Dickie | The Transformative Justice Mental Health Center, Healthy Lifestyles program, is looking for Forensic Psychologists to provide mental health treatment and assessment to justice-involved individuals on their path toward success. What is the TJMHC: The TJMHC HLP is located in an office building where interdisciplinary mental health professionals provide evidence-based mental health assessment and treatment services. At the core of the TJ: MHC HLP is the investment in human beings to build inclusive communities by giving respect and dignity to everyone impacted by the justice system. Mission Statement:The Transformative Justice Mental Health Center’s Healthy Lifestyles program aims to transform people’s lives into meaningful existences free from emotional suffering. Vision Statement: The vision of the TJ: MHC HLP is to provide restorative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health services to individuals and their families to increase well-being and community resiliency and improve the process of desistance from criminal behavior. Values Statement:Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Love Mental Health Services provided: Services are trauma-informed and culturally responsive, delivered by a doctoral-level forensic psychologist trained to work specifically with individuals in the justice system. Specific Programs:Healthy Lifestyles Program- HLP/Aggression Replacement Therapy- ART/Restorative Justice Conflict Resolution Program and Circles of Support and Accountability Forensic Psychologist Job Description Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, PSYD, DSW, MSW, with Forensic specific training Licensure: Current and valid registration as a KY Psychologist or willingness to become licensed. Other Requirements: Licensed Driver and have a car. Contract Salary- 91, 200 yearly Required Experience: Previous experience conducting forensic mental health evaluations on justice-involved individuals between 12-24 years with emotional and behavioral disorders Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Ethical Expectations/Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information/Ability to follow the APA ethics code of conduct/Able to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a diverse setting that serves people of all backgrounds, cultures, and sexual orientations. Maintain current knowledge of case law and other legal and ethical issues relevant to Forensic Mental Health clinic operations and practice. Maintain a current working knowledge of developments, trends, policies, and procedures in the l mental health assessment and treatment of persons involved in the civil (family/juvenile) and criminal justice systems. Responsible for maintaining the current level of professional expertise through obtaining CEUs and other training. Communication Skills: Strong professional oral and written communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to work with minimum supervision and frequent interruptions while always maintaining a professional demeanor. Professional communication skills and ability to coordinate with attorneys, psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to ensure cl needs are met. Ability to de-escalate and respond to crises appropriately. Interdisciplinary Skills: Familiar with the KY court and justice system and social services systems/Provide consultation to the court and probation staff as well as to family members and community providers who are involved with forensic clients/Establishes and maintains good working relationships with system partners that patients are involved with and discuss pertinent clinical and management issues. Provide testimony, as requested by the court, in the role of expert witness and conjunction with forensic mental health evaluations conducted. Ability to attend weekly individual and group clinical supervision/Ability to attend monthly integrated service case management meetings/Ability to attend weekly team meetings/Participate in the development of TJMHC in-service training. Provide clinical consultation on problematic cases followed by other clinic staff; provide review and feedback on other team members’ evaluations and work products when requested by the TJMHC director.Provide supervision to doctoral-level students/This position also supports the Director with all activities related to the TJMHC. Assessment and Treatment Skills Knowledge of or willing to learn the Risk Need and Responsivity Model of Assessment and Treatment with Justice-Involved Individuals Previous Experience delivering Individual and manualized group therapy to justice-involved individuals between 12-24 years with emotional and behavioral disorders is necessary. Previous Experience engaging in CBT systems of psychotherapy Previous experience or willingness to develop a working knowledge of trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment is preferred. Plan and implement appropriate treatment interventions using forensic mental health evidence-based and best-practice approaches. Knowledge of Restorative Justice or willingness to learn Assess patients using mental health tools appropriate for justice-involved individuals, including forensic risk assessment tools Complete mental health evaluations with input from many of the following: school, health, law enforcement, and faith community to develop a forensic mental health evaluation. Provide timely written Forensic mental health evaluations that conceptualize the risk for justice involvement. Submit accurate, required notes within 24 hours of service on Simple practice and complete reports within assigned timeframes. Facilitate the diversion of mentally ill persons from the criminal justice system when clinically and legally appropriate by offering recommendations and informing the court of diversionary resources that may be available. Technology and Social Media Skills Must be computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PPT. Knowledge, Skill, and ability to develop, manage and engage in community development activities such as community panel discussions via zoom Other Duties Ability to assist in TJMHC office management duties Maintain the program’s space cleanliness and report and coordinate any necessary facility or equipment repairs with the TJMHC office manager. Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Technical Requirements We require that all employees have the following technicality at home: High-speed internet over 10 Mbps and the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. TJMHC is committed to the safety and well-being of all its employees. It complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding COVID health and vaccination guidelines. If you require assistance with the application/interview process, please advise in writing with your application. The TJMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC), may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive on applying for this position. Interview Pre-Offer Process Please upload your resume Please write a cover letter indicating how your commitment to advancing the lives of individuals and families involved in or at risk of being involved in the justice system brings you passion and joy. In the cover letter, in addition to how your education and experience meet the criteria outlined in the job description, please provide an example of how you are an independent, creative self-starter that has exceptional organizational skills. Please provide three people who can you a reference. Proof of Education, licensure, and certifications will be required. Job Type: Contract Pay: $91,200.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Work setting: Private practice Ability to commute/relocate: Louisville, KY 40206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Doctorate (Required) License/Certification: Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: One location | yes Contract Salary- 91, 200 yearly | Rolling | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
49 | Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center | Indiantown, FL | https://careers-recoverysolutions.icims.com/jobs/171120/psychology-resident-%28hourly%29/job | Elizabeth Hooper | Assessment - competency, risk, response style, effort; report writing; didactics; consultation | Yes | Rolling | No | No | |||||||||||||||||
50 | Tulane University Department of Psychiatry/Eastern LA Mental Health System | Louisiana | https://medicine.tulane.edu/psychiatry/fellowship/psychology-postdoctoral | Valerie Wajda-Johnson | The Tulane University - ELMHS Fellowship is a combined partnership between an academic institution (Tulane) and a large state forensic psychiatric inpatient hospital. Fellows will participate in forensic assessments full time consisting of competency evaluations, malingering evaluations, criminal responsibility evaluations, violence risk assessments, diagnostic clarification, mitigation, and general psychological testing. Fellows will conduct evaluations of inpatients at a state forensic hospital and in the community for attorneys, courts, and other referral sources. Both criminal and civil cases are available, although criminal cases, including competency, criminal responsibility, mitigation and a focus on trauma informed evaluation are emphasized. | Yes | Janurary 15 (rolling until filled) | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
51 | UCLA - Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior | Los Angeles, CA | https://education.semel.ucla.edu/clinical-psychology-training-programs/fellowship-brochure/ https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/790 | Robert Bilder, PhD, ABBPP-CN | The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Neuropsychology at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior aims to prepare clinician-scientists for careers in academic research and clinical applications within the specialty area of neuropsychology. The program offers training in a series of ten tracks with clinician/educator and academic/research emphases, including: Clinical Neuropsychology Track (Adult Lifespan) [1]; Geropsychology-Neuropsychology Track [1]; Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence (HNCE) Cultural Neuropsychology (CNP) Track [3]; Social Justice in Criminal Neuropsychology at the HNCE [1]; and Neuropsychology of Stress, Trauma and Resilience Track [2]. Additional fellows may be admitted into the Neuropsychology Research Track with funding independent of these offerings; the program does not have a funding stream for this track. All fellows, regardless of track, receive broad training and experience in both research and practice. All residents share an extensive curriculum of didactic and experiential offerings, and training programs are individually tailored to achieve specific goals considering the resident's prior competencies and experiences. Patient populations span all age groups, and both clinical applications and research projects target a diversity of neurologic, psychiatric, and general medical disorders. with integration across diverse departments including: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Medicine, and Surgery. Additional offerings are made possible through strong collaborations with centers of excellence off-campus, including The Help Group (with a focus on neurodevelopmental disabilities). | Yes - $71,760 | December 20, 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
52 | University of Maine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology | Augusta, Maine | https://umaine.edu/forensicpostdoc/ | Sarah Miller, PhD, ABPP | Fellows gain expertise in forensic mental health assessment through training and supervision in three broad areas: clinical forensic experience, didactic and experiential learning, and research. Forensic mental health assessment in criminal court matters is the major area of study. All Fellows conduct evaluations on competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility and abnormal condition of mind, and violence risk assessment with adult defendants. Fellows have the opportunity to conduct evaluations for at least one other type of referral question. Fellows work with and learn from at least three different supervisors with advanced training and experience in forensic mental health assessment. In addition, Fellows participate in supervision with the Training Director focused on their overall training plan and professional development. Fellows receive education on the legal, ethical, and practice foundations of forensic psychology through weekly didactic seminars as well as other formal training experiences. The didactic series is broken into two primary sessions: one on forensic mental health and one on landmark mental health case law. Ten percent of Fellows’ time is reserved for research-related activities. At the onset of the training year, Fellows meet with a research supervisor to develop an individualized plan based on their interests. | Yes - $50,250 | January 7, 2025 | Yes (2023-2027) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
53 | University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Albuquerque, New Mexico | https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/education/forensic/ | Anthony Perillo, PhD | UNM forensic fellows train in different settings with a diverse set of people, developing an expansive set of forensic skills along the way. Fellows will conduct court-ordered competency evaluations for the New Mexico Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) Competency Clinic, which involve clinical and forensic interviews; administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological measures; authoring forensic evaluation reports; providing testimony and/or recommendations in court cases and hearings; and providing peer consultation/supervision. Because of unique forensic statutes and infrastructure of New Mexico, fellows can expect advanced training in malingering assessment, forensic assessment measures, and complex forensic conceptualization skills that will prepare them for board certification. Fellows also have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to forensic policy advocacy and change with the New Mexico’s Behavioral Health Services Division of Health and Human Services. Through writing situation reports; conducting policy analysis; participating on state policy commissions (e.g., the Sentencing Commission Legislative Committee); and collaborating with state legislators, judges, attorneys, community program directors, and others, fellows gain unique experience working in and improving our forensic mental health system. Additional clinical training in evaluations addressing police academy suitability, police fitness for duty, civil disability, and other adult- and youth-related psycholegal questions may be available. Collaboration with our forensic research faculty and additional contribution to ongoing forensic policy initiatives with the Behavioral Health Services Division may also be arranged. | Yes. Stipend for the year is $56,484. You also receive benefits (PTO, sick time, paid holidays, winter break, medical insurance). Funding to attend a professional conference may be available, pending approval. | December 31, 2024 | Yes (2021-2025) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
54 | University of Virginia (Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy and Western State Hospital) | Charlottesville, VA | https://med.virginia.edu/psychiatry/residency/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-medical-psychology/forensic-psychology/ and http://www.uvaforensicclinic.com | Daniel Murrie, PhD | 40% Inpatient Forensic Evaluation (at Western State Hospital; primarily competence and sanity evaluations). 40% Outpatient Forensic Evaluation (at the University of Virginia's Forensic Clinic within the ILPPP; Competence, Sanity, Violence Risk Assessment, Sex Offender Risk Assessment, Pre-sentencing evaluations, Capital Sentencing evaluations, Threat Assessment consultations, Fitness for Duty, Police Pre-employment, etc). 10% Training and Education (attend 20-25 days per year of continuing education workshops provided to clinicians through the ILPPP; including Basic Forensic Evaluation, Juvenile Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment (adult), Risk Assessment (juvenile), Capital Sentencing evaluation, Sex Offender evaluation, and other specialized topics). 10% Research focus (topics and discussed TBD) | Yes | 1/3/2024 need to update for 2024-2025 | Yes (2019-2023) need to update for 2024-2025 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
55 | University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/ CSTC Fellowship in Juvenile Evaluations | Lakewood, WA | https://psychiatry.uw.edu/fellowship/juvenile-forensic-and-child-adolescent-inpatient-treatment-fellowship-at-the-child-study-and-treatment-center/ | Fran Lexcen, PhD | The UW/CSTC location offers two full-time post-doctoral fellowship positions conducting pre-adjudication evaluations of juveniles and young adults (ages 8 years old to 19 years old) for the juvenile and adult/criminal courts. In addition, fellows train and participate in providing evidence-based behavioral interventions to civilly committed (for long-term inpatient treatment) youth and their families with a focus on methods (TF-CBT, DBT-C) commonly used in local juvenile post-conviction rehabilitation facilities. Forensic didactics include weekly seminars, twice-monthly case law seminars, and occasional case conferences with Western State Hospital (Lakewood, WA). Clinical didactics include weekly consultation with UW experts in trauma interventions and DBT. Weekly supervision is provided by licensed psychologists, including individual and group supervision for general practice and specific cases. Former fellows work in community service agencies and private practice settings as well as academic positions. | Yes | January 5 every year | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
56 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | https://www.vumc.org/psychiatry/postdoctoral-fellowship-training-program-professional-psychology https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/1442 | Jon Ebert, PsyD | Postdoctoral fellowship position in Forensic Psychology Forensic Assessment. There are a variety of types of forensic assessments available to fellows. These include: 1) Criminal pretrial forensic evaluations 2) Fitness for duty evaluations 3) Pre-employment psychological evaluations 4). Civil forensic evaluations Intervention. Intervention can include a variety of different formats, including individual adult outpatient psychotherapy in the department clinic focused on evidence-based practices, group psychotherapy on an inpatient unit at the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, and/or competency restoration services to individuals who are incompetent to stand trial, but capable of being restored to competency in jail based or outpatient services. The diversity of patient presentations and related empirical treatment models allows the fellow to tailor their training experiences to meet their specific goals. Research. The fellow will undertake a clinical research or program evaluation project to be completed during the fellowship year. At the beginning of the training year, the fellow in conjunction with a supervisor, will develop a plan for a defined research project that is aligned with the fellow’s research interests and training and is feasible within the constraints of the training year and the resources of the program. The research project will culminate in a presentation at the end of the fellowship year, with the goal of publication in a peer reviewed journal. Additional opportunities for research on existing projects will also be available. | Yes - $61,008 | January 1, 2025 | Unknown | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
57 | Wellpath/Bridgewater State Hospital | Bridgewater, MA | https://recoverysolutions.us/bridgewater-state-hospital/ | John Young, PsyD Joyoung@Recoverysolutions.us | Applied Clinical Forensic Experience (30-32 hours per week). - Competence to stand trial - Criminal responsibility - Need for care and treatment/civil commitment - Need for hospitalization of mentally ill prisoners - Aid in sentencing - Violence risk assessments Forensic Seminar Series (including forensic didactics and case law- 2 hours, every other week September – May). Clinical, Research, or Advanced Supervision experiences (up to 8 hours per week). 2025 Update: Criminal Forensic Evaluations (CST, CR, aid in sentencing, prisoner in need of treatment); risk assessment; expert testimony | Yes - $55,000 stipend | January 3, 2025 | Yes (2024-2028) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
58 | West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (Part of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities) | Columbus, GA | https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-caring/wcgrh https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-columbus-forensic-psychologist-52138 Send your CV and/or inquiry to Dr. Dieringer (danny.dieringer@dbhdd.ga.gov) or our training director because our job postings online are often out-of-date and only list positions for licensed psychologists; we have several postdoc positions currently available. The official application can be completed later. | Training Director: Kelly Farris, Ph.D. (kelly.farris@dbhdd.ga.gov) Contact Dr. Danny Dieringer (danny.dieringer@dbhdd.ga.gov) for more information about the program and Columbus, GA. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and de-identified writing sample to Dr. Dieringer or our training director. | "Conducting competency to stand trial evaluations, violence risk assessments, and civil commitment reports; expert witness testimony; multidisciplinary treatment team participation; forensic discharge planning; and other clinical work such as testing, behavior plans/interventions, groups, and therapy are also available. We are a teaching hospital, providing supervision for PhD students at Auburn University; postdocs may have the opportunity to engage in supervisory activities. The fellowship can be completed in as few as 11 months and no greater than 18 months. Those obtaining a Georgia psychology license are typically extended an offer to remain on staff as a forensic psychologist. While licensure is not required for completion of the fellowship, the fellowship follows the supervised work experience requirements in the Georgia licensure laws; we also will provide any additional supervision required for attaining licensure in other jurisdictions." | Postdoctoral Fellow pay is roughly $73,000 and includes state benefits (e.g., health, dental, vision benefits, retirement, generous 401k matching, etc.). Pay increases substantially for those who get licensed and remain on staff. We are also a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. | None We typically fill our open forensic positions with postdocs; thus, we can take applicants anytime we have an open position. Many fellows choose to stay on staff after licensure. (Applicants must have a doctorate from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program.) | No | No Given that we can take postdocs at anytime of the year depending our open positions, we may opt to make offers on the spot or wait until all interviews are done. | |||||||||||||||||
59 | Western State Hospital | Lakewood, WA | https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/postdoctoral-fellowship-forensic-psychology https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/405 | Jacqueline Means, Psy.D. | The fellowship is designed to promote a wide variety of experiences in mental health law, criminal and civil forensic practice, consultation, treatment of the mentally ill offender, and research. The forensic program offers specific training in: - Pre-trial evaluations of mentally ill offenders (including competency to proceed, mental state at the time of the offense, and risk assessments) - Civil commitment evaluations - Assessment and treatment of insanity acquittees - Rotations in civil forensic settings - Evaluation of inmates in community detention facilities and other community locations - Consultation and education activities with hospital and community mental health providers, attorneys, courts, and rehabilitation facilities - Scholarly research activities and professional education | Yes - $92,000 | Midnight on December 31of the year preceding the fellowship start date | Yes (2023-2028) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
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61 | Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare - Serious Mental Illness and Forensics Last updated in 2022 | Athens, OH | https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD/Detail?id=5318 https://mha.ohio.gov/about-us/regional-psychiatric-hospitals/healthcare-facilities/appalachian/appalachian | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | |||||||||||||||||
62 | AVS Consulting, LLC, DBA Stone, McElroy & Associates Last updated: 01/10/2020 | Atlanta, GA (Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Grady Health System - 13th Floor 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303) | www.stonemcelroy.com | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | |||||||||||||||||
63 | Northwest Forensic Institute | Portland, OR | https://www.nwforensic.org/postdoc | Michelle Guyton, PhD ABPP | NOT ACCEPTING FOR 2024-2025 COHORT. NO UPDATE YET ON 2025-2026 - Fitness to proceed - Guilty except for insanity - Mental state at the time of offense - Mitigation-sentencing - Risk assessment (violence, sexual, intimate partner) - Capacity to waive 5th amendment rights (Miranda) - Susceptibility to false confessions/suggestibility - Fitness-for-duty - Personal injury | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | |||||||||||||||||
64 | University of Massachusetts / Psychiatry | Worcester, MA | https://www.umassmed.edu/forensicpsychology https://membership.appic.org/directory/display/1482 | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | |||||||||||||||||
65 | Wexford Health Sources at Joliet Treatment Center Last updated: 01/06/2020 | Joliet, IL | http://www.wexfordhealth.com | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | Not updated | |||||||||||||||||
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