Postdoctoral Fellowship

Western State Hospital and
The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training
Tacoma, WA

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FORENSIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

 Western State Hospital and The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training of the University of Washington invite applications for a one-year, postdoctoral fellowship in forensic clinical psychology. Specific training opportunities include the pre-trial evaluation of mentally ill offenders; assessment and treatment of mentally ill offenders in an inpatient and outpatient setting; possible rotations in several civil forensic settings; evaluations of juvenile offenders; consultation to correctional staff and treatment of inmates in a community detention facility; consultation and education activities with community mental health services providers, attorneys, courts, and rehabilitation facilities; scholarly research activities and professional education. A competitive stipend will be offered for the term 09/01/10 to 08/31/11. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate degree from an APA approved doctoral program with an APA approved internship. Application deadline is January 31.  For information and application materials contact Diane Pearson, The Washington Institute, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Tacoma, WA  98498-7213; 253-756-2741; pearsond@u.washington.edu