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Tulane University · 3 months ago

Forensic Psychology (ELMHS) - Postdoctoral Fellowship (TFIFP)

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Tulane University offers a Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship through the Forensic Neuropsychiatry division of the Tulane Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The fellowship focuses on enhancing forensic assessment skills through conducting evaluations and writing forensic reports for justice-involved individuals.

EducationHigher EducationMedical

Responsibilities

Conduct forensic evaluations at an inpatient forensic hospital and in private cases

Perform a wide variety of forensic mental health assessments with forensic patients, incarcerated individuals, and those in the community

Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests

Write high-quality integrated forensic reports

Participate in administrative and clinical meetings

Conduct forensic research

Supervise other trainees under the supervision of a licensed psychologist

Attend forensic training seminars and scheduled didactics

Lead the ACGME-required Forensic Journal Club/Research Seminar

Participate in the annual mock trial conducted jointly with the Tulane Law Clinic and the Tulane Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship

Observe a board-certified psychologist testify and receive supervision on report writing for court and discussion of expert witness skills

Qualification

Forensic psychological assessmentForensic report writingForensic research projectsClinical psychology./.APA-accredited internshipCommunication skillsTime management skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology at an APA-accredited program by the start of the fellowship

Completion of an APA-accredited internship with an emphasis on forensic psychology by the start of the fellowship

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

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

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

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

Experience in reviewing and summarizing case records

Excellent time management, organizational, and self-management skills, including the ability to self-manage remote work

Ability and willingness to travel/commute when required

Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in high-stress situations

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

Ability to initiate and manage forensic research projects and perform empirical literature searches

Preferred

Strength in assessment, particularly knowledge and experience with administering and interpreting forensic assessment instruments

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

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

Interest in conducting forensic research

Company

Tulane University

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