Forensic Psychology (ELMHS) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Location:
New Orelans, LA and Jackson, LA
Open Date:
Oct 12, 2021
Description:

The Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System is offered through the Forensic Neuropsychiatry division of the Tulane Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Fellows will be responsible for conducting forensic evaluations at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) and participating in forensic research. Fellows will be responsible for performing a wide variety of forensic mental health assessments as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. A wide range of evaluations are requested at the state hospital and include: competency to stand trial (CST) evaluations, evaluations for malingering, psychodiagnostic clarification, intellectual and cognitive evaluations, and risk evaluations. Evaluees are justice-involved individuals who have been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) or deemed incompetent to stand trial by the court. Fellows will be responsible for selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests with the goal of writing high-quality integrated forensic reports. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in administrative and clinical meetings, conduct research, and supervise other trainees under the umbrella supervision of a licensed psychologist. Fellows will attend forensic training seminars and scheduled didactics, including landmark case seminar and expert witness seminar. Participation in the annual mock trial conducted jointly with the Tulane Law Clinic and the Tulane Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship is expected.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Completion of PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology at an APA-accredited program by start of the fellowship

2. Completion of an APA-accredited internship in forensic psychology by start of the fellowship

3. Eligibility for state or provincial licensure or certification for the independent practice of psychology by start of the fellowship

Required Knowledge, Sills, Abilities/Competencies:

1.  Ability to use and interpret forensic psychological assessment instruments and the ability to obtain relevant data through third-party data gathering and a comprehensive forensic interview

2. Ability to integrate results and formulate interpretations consistent with data, relevant for the conclusions related to the legal question

3. Excellent forensic report-writing skills, including the ability to write an accurate, comprehensive, and defensible integrated forensic report focused on the referral/psycholegal issue

4. Excellent time management, organizational, and self-management skills

5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in high stress situations;

6. Working knowledge of, and practice consistent with, the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists and the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Psychologists

7. Ability to initiate and manage forensic research projects

Preferred Qualifications

1. Interest and ability to provide expert testimony in a clear, articulate manner, consistent with ethical and practice guidelines

2. Eligibility for board certification in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) at the conclusion of the fellowship

3. Interest in conducting forensic research

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply through Interfolio and provide a cover letter, updated CV, unofficial transcripts and three (3) references with email and phone numbers. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.