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Reoccurring Clinical-Forensic Postdoctoral Fellowships
Site Name (last updated)
Location Website Training Director
Core Experiences Paid UAD* Application
Deadline
4th Judicial District Psychological Services (12/22/17)
Minneapolis, MN https://docs.google.com/document/d/19C9FqgeQ9XPM_rX00C3DwKvgIIq6PL-4FB39BJFV2o4/edit?usp=sharing
Linda Berberoglu PhD, JD, ABPP
• Competence to Stand Trial
• Criminal Responsibility
• Pre-Plea & Pre-Sentence Evaluations Incorporating Risk Assessment
• Civil Commitment Evaluation
• Juvenile Certification Evaluation (optional)
• Family Court Evaluation (optional)
Yes Yes (pending finalization of the budgeted position)
Preferred by January 15, 2018 but accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR http://humanser vices.arkansas. gov/dbhs/Pages
/Forensic- Psychology- Postdoctornal- Fellowship.aspx
Mark M. Peacock, Ph.D. • Competence to Stand Trial (CST) & Mental State at the time of the Offense (MSO)
• Assessment of Future Dangerousness
• Forensic Consultations
• Treatment of Forensic Patients
• Pre-employment/Post-offer evaluations for ASH Uniformed Security Officers
• Research Opportunities
Yes Mid-December
The Audrey Hepburn Children’s House (AHCH) at Hackensack University Medical Center (12/1/17)
Hackensack, NJ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RW9rPaJOQ0ql3_Z6Z_KnDjVdq19pH2gk/view?usp=sharing
Anthony V. D’Urso, Psy.D. • Conduct forensic psychological assessments, foster care screenings, individual and group therapy and therapeutic visitation with children and families under the jurisdiction of the family court because of child maltreatment.
• Identify, design, and study a research question of mutual interest to The Children’s House under the supervision of a principal investigator.
• Opportunity to participate in the administration of a neuropsychological evaluation.
Yes Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
Augusta University/East Central Regional Hospital
Augusta, GA http://www.augu sta.edu/mcg/psy chiatry/fellowshi p_training/otherf ellowships/foren sicpsychology/f orensicpsycholo gy.php
Michael Vitacco, Ph.D. • Competency to stand trial
• Criminal responsibility
• Risk assessments
Yes January 15
Bridgewater State Hospital – Boston University (12/20/17)
Bridgewater, MA https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHHGLhi_4i-Q1JLUFd3bVpPMVVBY1BLNEplLThwOGQyVXY0/view?usp=sharing
Lauren Miller, PhD, ABPP • Applied Clinical Forensic Experience at
Bridgewater State Hospital (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) at
Bridgewater State Hospital (2 hours,
every other week September – May)
• Clinical, Research, or Advanced
Supervision experiences at Boston
University (8 hours per week)
Yes January 26, 2018
Brown University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Adolescent Forensic Psychology: Dating Violence Prevention for Juvenile Justice Girls
Providence, RI https://www.bro wn.edu/academi cs/medical/abou t/departments/p sychiatry-and- human- behavior/trainin g/clinical/postdo ctoral- fellowship- program/investi gator-funded- fellowships-apa- accredited- fellowships/avail able
Steven A. Mandracchia, Ph.D. • The postdoctoral fellow will work with the supervisors to oversee implementation of an investigation of a dating violence prevention program for court-involved adolescent girls.
• In addition, at least 20% of the experience will consist of promoting development of the fellow’s independent research
• 20% of the fellow’s time will be devoted to providing direct services, in the form of court-ordered forensic mental health evaluations
Yes Application review for the Postdoctoral Fellowships will begin on January 6, 2017 and will continue until all positions have been
filled. Applicants must submit their applications online through APPA CAS.
Center for Behavioral Medicine (11/27/17)
Kansas City, MO http://cbm- psychologytraini ng.com/postdoc .html
Steven A. Mandracchia, Ph.D. • Competency to stand trial
• Competency restoration
• Criminal responsibility
• Diminished capacity
• Presentencing issues
• Risk of violence
Yes Yes January 22, 2018
Central Region Hospital (Formerly Dorothea Dix Hospital) (11/14/17)
Butner, NC http://crhpostdo c.weebly.com
Mark Hazelrigg, PhD, ABPP • Competency to stand trial evaluations
• Forensic outpatient evaluations
• Forensic inpatient testing
o Malingering o Diagnostic (psychosis) o Neuropsychological and
cognitive including IQ assessment
• Didactic training on landmark cases
• Difficult case conference
• Mock testimony
Yes Yes Applications accepted on an ongoing basis, recommended that applications are sent by late December/early January
Central State Hospital
Petersburg, VA http://www.csh. dbhds.virginia.g ov/Documents/ Postdoctoral%2 0Fellowship%20 Brochure%20- %20revised.pdf
Carla Galusha, Ph.D. • Adult inpatient forensic treatment
• Adult forensic evaluations
• 80% of time spent on clinical work, 20% on research
Yes Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (11/13/17)
Pueblo, CO http://www.appi c.org/About- APPIC/Universa l-Psychology- Postdoctoral- Directory/detail? id=2499
B. Thomas Gray, Ph.D., ABPP • Competency to proceed
• Criminal responsibility
• Risk assessment
• Expert witness testimony
Yes Yes January 8, 2018
Denver FIRST (University of Denver’s Forensic Institute for Research, Service and Training)
(10/05/2017)
Denver, CO http://www.du.e du/gspp/service s/denverfirst/ind ex.html
Neil Gowensmith, Ph.D. • Forensic mental health evaluations
• Competency restoration
• Expert witness experience
• Supervision of doctoral and masters level students
Yes Yes January 8, 2018
Eastern State Hospital (12/10/17)
Williamsburg, Virginia
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHHGLhi_4i-TVhCQjVWX0RQUkM5dE5Vczc0RkJpU0pPUFNv/view?usp=sharing
Elizabeth Hunt, Ph.D. and Kristen Hudacek ,Psy.D.
Assessment:
• Forensic Evaluations
The postdoctoral fellow will perform various types of forensic evaluations under supervision including: temporary custody evaluations, competence to stand trial (initial and post-restoration), mental state at the time of the offense and risk assessments for court-ordered defendants. These evaluations may include the use of forensic assessment instruments and assessment of malingering.
• Psychological Evaluations
The postdoctoral fellow will perform various types of psychological evaluations under supervision, including IQ and personality testing, neuropsychological instruments and tests of malingering. There may also be opportunity for sex offender risk assessments.
Intervention:
• If interested, the postdoctoral fellow may serve in a treatment-oriented role to include individual and group psychotherapy, psychoeducation, treatment planning and principles of recovery, team building, milieu intervention, risk assessment and management, crisis management and program development. These services may be provided to a range of individuals across both the acute admissions units as well as with the large population of NGRI acquittees at ESH.
Research:
• The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in public policy and systemic intervention research associated with the larger system of care in Virginia and the increasing number of inpatient admissions from jails within the region.
Yes No January 19, 2018
Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(09/20/2017)
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)
http://www.psyc hiatry.emory.ed u/education/fello wships/professi onal_psycholog y/grady_forensi cs.html
Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Professor, Vice Chair, Chief Psychologist and Director of Postdoctoral Training, [email protected]
Glenn Egan, PhD, Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, Forensic Psychology Training, [email protected]
Tomina Schwenke, PhD, ABPP, Assistant Professor and Director of the Competency Restoration Program, [email protected]
Grady Psychiatry and Law Service Responsible for conducting Fulton County court-
ordered evaluations for competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility
Fulton County Jail Competency
Restoration Program (FCJCRP) The FCJCRP is a novel program in which selected
defendants have their competency restored in the county jail rather than being transferred to the forensic unit of the state mental hospital. Responsibilities include:
Present on the restoration pod, conducting pod business, or performing competency/ criminal responsibility evaluations approximately two days per week.
Conducts several groups, manages a caseload of 3-4 inmates for weekly one-to-one sessions and writes notes about progress.
Attend weekly team meetings and conduct psychological testing.
Other Rotations
Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta
(GRH/A) GRH/A, a state mental hospital, provides both
forensic inpatient and outpatient services
Provide evaluations and treatment in an inpatient setting
Conduct 90-day competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments
Conduct outpatient forensic evaluations with juveniles (depending on the interest of the fellow)
Private Practice Supervised and work with a forensic psychologist
in private practice Focus is on mitigation evaluations and competency
and responsibility evaluations, most of which are federal cases
Seminars, Didactic Training,
Research, and Mentorship Forensic psychology/ psychiatry case law seminar
Yes (see websit e)
Will follow the APPIC
Postdo ctoral Selecti on Guideli nes with regard to offers
January 3, 2018
Forensic Assessment and expert testimony
Mock Trial
Clinical psychology supervision and professional growth seminar
Job Mentorship Program
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) annual meeting and review courses
Research and presentation of findings at the annual AAPL conference
Department of Behavioral Health Annual Forensic Psychology Training in Georgia
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds at Emory University School of Medicine.
Research and presentation
Fulton State Hospital
Fulton, MO https://dmh.mo. gov/fulton/docs/ PostDoctoralinf ormationforFore nsicFellow.pdf
Sharon B. Robbins, Ph.D. • Competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, and risk for sexual violence evaluations
• View and possibly participate in testimony
• Research Opportunities
Yes Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE: NON- RECURRING. Listing for 2017 only.
Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma at Alliant International University
San Diego, CA http://www.ivatc enters.org/foren sics
Morgan Shaw, Psy.D. • 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
No Position starts in summer and lasts for 1 year; Review of applications commences on March 1 each year
Larned State Hospital
Larned, KS http://www.kdad s.ks.gov/state- hospitals-and- institutions/larne d-state- hospital/larned- state-hospital--- training- internships
Robin Karp, Psy.D. • 12-month rotation in one of three programs o State Security Program
▪ Working with criminally committed patients
▪ Forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of offense, pre-sentence evaluations
o Psychiatric Services Program ▪ Working with voluntary or
involuntarily civilly committed patients deemed a danger to self or others
▪ Treatment, testify in court, psychological assessment
o Sexual Predator Treatment Program ▪ Working with offenders found
to be Sexually Violent Predators under Kansas law
• Psychological testing, treatment, report writing, group therapy, DBT therapy, court testimony
Yes Past start dates have been in September with application due dates in January of the application year
Liberty Healthcare Corporation at Illinois Department of Health and Human Services
Rushville, IL http://www.libert yhealthcare.co m/upload/113.p df
John R. Reid, Ph.D. • Work on a multidisciplinary team treating sexual offenders in intensive sex-offender group therapy with a co-therapist
• Psychological testing
o Experience administering Rorschach preferred
• Report writing
• Treatment planning
• Case management
Yes Not indicated
University of Massachusetts Medical School (11/27/17)
Worcester, MA http://www.uma ssmed.edu/fore nsicpsychology/
Ira K. Packer, Ph.D. • Successful applicants spend time on clinical work/research
• Forensic evaluations:
o Competency to stand trial
o Criminal responsibility o Violence risk assessment o Sentencing o Prisoners in need of
treatment o Civil commitment o Commitment of substance
abusers o Possible competency
restoration groups
• Consultation with other MHPs
• Expert testimony
• Personal research
• Teaching
Yes yes Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Mecklenburg County Forensic Evaluations Unit
(10/05/2017)
Charlotte, NC http://charmeck. org/mecklenbur g/county/Crimin alJusticeService s/Documents/F EU%20Post- Doctoral%20Fel lowship%20Pos ting.pdf
Sean B. Knuth, Ph.D. • Juvenile Court-related evaluations, such as:
o Parenting capacity evaluations
o Juvenile competency to stand trial evaluations
o Juvenile transfer to adult court evaluations
o Violence risk assessment o Sex-offender specific
evaluations
• Research related to above
• Civil guardianship evaluations
• Expert testimony
• Consultation with local agencies
Yes Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; it is recommended applications be provided by mid- January
Medical University of South Carolina
(10/16/2017)
Charleston, SC http://academic departments.m usc.edu/psychi atry/cpspd/edu cation/index.ht ml
Sheresa Christopher, Ph.D. • adult and juvenile competency to stand trial evaluations
• criminal responsibility/capacity to conform evaluations
• expert testimony
• research, and exposure to civil, criminal, and/or licensing board non-state forensic evaluations (e.g., child custody, parental fitness, fitness for duty, sexual behaviors, sexually violent predator)
Yes Yes January 5
Minnesota Forensic Services (11/2/17)
St. Peter, MN https://edocs.dh s.state.mn.us/lfs erver/Public/DH S-6311-ENG
Adam A. Milz, PhD, LP, ABPP • Forensic didactic seminar
• Case presentations
• Forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, civil commitment
• Expert testimony and mock trial
• Violence and sexual violence risk assessment (to list of forensic evaluations)
• Case law seminars
• Training in conjunction with University of Minnesota Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
Yes Yes January 3, 2018
Mississippi State Hospital (12/10/17)
Whitfield, MS https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHHGLhi_4i-UTFNaXhPV2s1ZE0/view?usp=sharing
Amanda L. Gugliano, Psy.D.
.ms.us
• Participation in court-ordered forensic evaluations
• Psychological testing (including the use of specialized forensic assessment instruments)
• Forensic report writing
• Co-facilitation of court competence restoration groups
• Group and/or individual psychotherapy
• Observation of and/or providing expert testimony
• Supervision of doctoral level practicum students
Yes Applicants should submit materials via e-mail (preferred) or regular mail by January 12, 2018
Northwest Forensic Institute
(10/16/2017)
Portland, OR https://www.nw forensic.org/#/p ostdoc/
Michelle Guyton, PhD ABPP • 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
Yes Yes January 5, 2018
Patton State Hospital (11/27/17)
Patton, CA http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton/Internships_Training/Welcome_from_Training_Director.aspx
David Glassmire, PhD, ABPP • Forensic evaluations including: competency to stand trial, violence risk assessment, risk management, malingering, sex offender assessment and treatment, civil and criminal commitment, expert testimony
• Applied forensic research
• Advanced forensic seminar
• Landmark cases seminar
Yes Yes December 15, 2017
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
Washington, DC https://www.dro pbox.com/s/9x0 d43jxf9d8y6v/20 17-
18%20Saint%2 0Elizabeths%20 Hospital%20Re sidency%20Bro chure.pdf?dl=0
Christine Kelley, Psy.D. • Minimum of 4 psychological evaluations o Competency to stand trial, plead
guilty, be sentenced, waive insanity defense
• Maintain a caseload of 4 group therapy hours and 3 individual therapy cases during training year
• Clinical case presentations
• Attend seminars including leading a seminar
• Conduct research
Yes No specific application deadline indicated; Interviews are held on Fridays in January; start dates generally in August, but flexible
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
(10/02/2017)
Columbia, SC https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch5-cN0mTW0Vgf_F7QWV_-o71tBPj9vwpSrET9gyBgA/edit?usp=sharing
Rozanna Tross, Psy.D. • Develop extensive evaluation, diagnostic, and forensic experience through performing a variety of criminal forensic evaluations in our Forensic Evaluation Services department, including:
o Sexually Violent Predator Precommitment Evaluations;
o Sexually Violent Predator Annual Review Evaluations;
o Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations,
o Criminal Responsibility Evaluations.
o Other evaluations related to forensics are also performed on a less frequent basis
• Educational (e.g., forensic readings) and training seminars (e.g., landmark cases/forensic didactics) under the supervision of licensed forensic practitioners
Yes Yes No specific application deadline indicated; Start date is around September 1 each year; position offers made in February and March
University of Southern California Institute of Psychiatry, Law, and Behavioral Science
Los Angeles, CA https://www.usc. edu/schools/me dicine/departme nts/psychiatry_b ehavioralscienc es/research/psy chiatryandlaw/F orPsychol.html
Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. • Conduct a weekly treatment group for mentally disordered offenders
• Perform forensic psychological evaluations (average of 2 cases per week)
• 2-day per week field placement at the LA County jail
• Consultation with other MHPs in psycho-legal settings
• Receive an appointment at USC, Keck School of Medicine and will participate in the teaching and supervision of psychiatric residents
• Fellows can apply for a second year of fellowship that focuses on research at the Institute Research Division or engage in own research interests
Yes Not specified
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
(10/16/2017)
Tuscaloosa, AL https://drive. google.com/f ile/d/0BwHH GLhi_4i- aGtnNDVQ QUxzendtdm UxU2JXLUd
qUmR1djVV /view?usp=s haring
Amber H. Simpler, PhD, ABPP At least 25% of the fellow’s time must be spent administering direct provision of professional forensic psychological services (e.g., assessment, treatment, or consultation). The three major training components include:
• Clinical-Forensic Experience (80%)
• Educational/Didactic and Professional Development (10%)
• Research Experience (10%)
Yes Yes Materials should be postmarked no later than Friday, January 19, 2018.
Tulane University Forensic Psychology Fellowship at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) (11/21/17)
Jackson, LA To request more information including the Fellowship brochure, email us [email protected]
Gina Mire, PhD, ABPP (Forensic)
Forensic assessment o Inpatient forensic unit (4 days per week) o Outpatient forensic clinic (.5 days per week) o Competency, violence risk assessment, malingering evaluations, sex offender evaluations
yes yes January 31 of the application year, although applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
University of Virginia Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy and Virginia’s Western State Hospital
(11/13/2017)
Charlottesville, VA https://med.virgi nia.edu/psychiat ry/residency/pos tdoctoral- fellowships-in- medical- psychology/fore nsic- psychology/
Daniel Murrie, Ph.D. • 80% clinical focus
o Inpatient forensic assessment
o Consultation regarding risk assessment and management, developing community management plans for insanity acquittees
o Outpatient forensic assessment
o Court testimony
• 10% educational and professional development o Forensic seminars and case
conferences o Adult and juvenile forensic
evaluation training
o Risk assessment training o Sex offender evaluation
training o Capital case evaluation
training o Mental health law classes
• 10% research focus
Yes Yes January 3, 2018
University of Washington School of Medicine
Steilacoom, WA https://sharepoi nt.washington.e du/uwpsychiatry
/Education/Res earch/Pages/Fo rensicClinicalPs ychologyPostdo ctoralFellowship .aspx
Megan N. Carter, Psy.D., ABPP
• Focus of the training is on completing psychological evaluations for sexually violent predators
Yes January 15
University of Washington Child Study and Treatment Center
Lakewood, WA https://sharepoi nt.washington.e du/uwpsychiatry /Education/Res earch/Pages/Ju venile-Forensic- and-Child- Adolescent- Inpatient- Treatment- Fellowship-at- CSTC.aspx
Fran Lexcen, Ph.D. • All clinical work is with children or juveniles
• Pre-adjudicative clinical diagnostic evaluations including competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, competency to waive Miranda rights, age- dependent status
• Consultation with attorneys
• Expert testimony
• Didactic programming including 3-hour weekly seminars and weekly discussion groups
• Research with a faculty member or independent research
Budget ed but not yet guaran teed
January 31 of the application year
Western State Hospital
Tacoma, WA https://sharepoi nt.washington.e du/uwpsychiatry
/Education/Res earch/Pages/Fo rensic- Psychology- Fellowship- %E2%80%93-
Western-State- Hospital.aspx
Ray Hendrickson, JD, PhD • Pre-trial evaluations including competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, risk assessments, assessment of insanity acquittees, civil commitment evaluations, assessment of persons committed as sexually violent predators
• Consultation and education activities with community mental health providers, attorneys, courts, rehab facilities
• Rotations at evaluate inmates at community detention facilities
• Research activities and professional education activities
Yes Applications accepted and reviewed as early as September 1 of the year preceding fellowship; application deadline is midnight, December 31 of year preceding fellowship start date
Notes: The Resource Directory of Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Programs 2009-2010 prepared by Drs. Proctor and Malesky was invaluable to the preparation of this brief guide. If you would like your postdoctoral fellowship featured in this guide, please contact the American Psychology-Law Society Student Committee via email at [email protected].
*UAD: Uniform Acceptance Date. The UAD is Friday, February 26, 2018, which means that selected candidates will be notified no later than February 23, 2018 and be required to accept offers by February 26, 2018. This UAD is designed to allow candidates to consider multiple offers without pressure to accept one offer before another is given.