Postdoctoral Fellow – Forensic Psychology (2026‑2027)

About the role

This full‑time, 1‑year fellowship is offered by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, Department of Forensic Services. Fellows work under the supervision of licensed forensic psychologists, delivering clinical and forensic psychological services to individuals involved in the legal system.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct court‑ordered competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations for adults and juveniles.
• Provide expert testimony in state, superior and juvenile courts as needed.
• Perform outpatient and inpatient annual reviews of individuals found not competent to stand trial.
• Participate in treatment teams, delivering individual and group therapy to forensic patients.
• Shadow inpatient services at DBHDD hospitals and assist with clinical evaluations.
• Accumulate 1,500‑2,000 supervised work hours to meet licensure requirements.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Clinical, Forensic, or related Psychology completed by the start date.
• Eligibility for post‑doctoral supervision and licensure.
• Strong knowledge of forensic assessment, competency law, and mental‑health treatment.
• Ability to work in correctional, hospital, and community settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication for reports and testimony.

Required skills

• Forensic psychological assessment.
• Competency to stand trial evaluation.
• Criminal responsibility (insanity) assessment.
• Clinical interview and report writing.
• Testifying in court.
• Understanding of adult and juvenile forensic populations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• 1‑year fixed‑term contract with potential extension or permanent employment.
• Supervised work experience toward professional licensure.
• Mentorship from experienced forensic psychologists.
• Exposure to both inpatient and outpatient forensic settings.