Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Post-Doctoral Fellowship
State Role Title: 49211
Hiring Range: $93,023 - $128,372
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
** This is a full-time, 12-month Postdoctoral Fellow position which will begin September 10th, 2027. The opening is for a one-year fellowship. We will accept applications until January 4th, 2027, at 12:01 a.m. The designated CHD (Common Hold Date) will be Tuesday, February 16, 2027. **
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of August 2027.
CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person's individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.
Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our Psychology Department. This position primarily performs forensic evaluations, largely competency to stand trial and sanity at the time of the alleged offense, although other forensic related
evaluations also occur. The employee will act as a resource to other staff relevant to forensic psychological services and will lead the weekly Case Law seminar. In addition, this employee will be expected to be an informed consumer of research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Successfully Perform the Job:
- Knowledge of Forensic Mental Health Law, Including CST and SMO Standards.
- Ability to Conduct Forensic Evaluations and Produce Defensible Reports.
- Skill in Psychological Assessment, Diagnosis, and Clinical Interviewing.
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Including Expert Testimony.
- Professional Interpersonal Skills and Openness to Supervision.
- Strong Organization, Time Management, and Documentation Abilities.
- Ability to Integrate Feedback and Engage in Ongoing Training.
- Ability to Apply Legal and Clinical Standards to Form Sound Opinions.
- Demonstrated Professionalism, Respect, and Cultural Competence.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree Must be Attained by Start of Fellowship Date.
- Requires Basic Knowledge in the Area of Clinical Assessment, Report Writing and Consultation Relevant to Forensic
Evaluations.
- Must Demonstrate Competence and Knowledge in Psychopathology, Personality Theory and the Assessment Process.
Additional Considerations
** This is a full-time, 12-month Postdoctoral Fellow position which will begin September 10th, 2027. The opening is for a one-year fellowship. We will accept applications until January 4th, 2027, at 12:01 a.m. The designated CHD (Common Hold Date) will be Tuesday, February 16, 2027. **
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards Website:
• https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Postdoctoral-Selection-Standards/Postdoctoral-Selection-Standards-Applicants
• Questions about the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and CHD or APPIC recommendations regarding recruitment and selection should be directed to Katherine Meyers, PhD, the APPIC Postdoctoral Committee Co-Chair (katherinemeyers@appic.org), the APPIC Postdoctoral Committee, or the APPIC Board of Directors.
• Technical questions about the UPPD and other APPIC resources should be directed to APPIC Central Office Staff at appic@appic.org.
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Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov
Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time
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