Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Residence 2024-2025 by DBHIDS

City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Residency 2024-2025 Training Year Behavioral Health and Justice Division

Application Deadline Dec. 1, 2023 Chris von Zuben, Ph.D., Training Director

Jill Bowen, Ph.D., Commissioner

Jill Bowen, Ph.D., DBHIDS Commissioner

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF

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We take an active role in promoting the health and wellness of all Philadelphians through our population health approach. By empowering the entire community to take charge of their health, DBHIDS helps create a Philadelphia in which every resident can thrive.

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The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is part of the City’s Office of Health and Human Services. Our Department is proud to offer behavioral health care, intellectual disability supports, and early intervention services in one comprehensive integrated system. The mission of DBHIDS is to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We envision a Philadelphia where every individual can achieve health, well-being, and self-determination. Our services are offered through a network of provider agencies. We also collaborate with the Philadelphia School District, the child welfare and judicial systems, and other stakeholders. It is through our many partnerships that we are able to serve Philadelphians who need our help and support.

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DBHIDS Behavioral Health and Justice Division Overview The Behavioral Health and Justice Division (BHJD) – a division of the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) – hosts a one-year Postdoctoral Residency in Forensic Psychology. BHJD is committed to working towards reducing justice involvement for Philadelphia residents with serious mental illness (SMI) and other behavioral health challenges. BHJD’s work is organized according to the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). Through the SIM, BHJD identifies opportunities to intervene at various points along the crisis services and criminal justice spectra to help divert individuals away from further involvement in the legal system and toward needed treatment and resources. Additionally, BHJD aligns with the Stepping Up Initiative. Philadelphia adopted Stepping Up via Resolution in 2018. It is a Stepping Up Innovator County. Via Stepping Up, the City’s mission is to do four things: [1] reduce the number of people booked into the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) who have a mental illness, [2] shorten length of stay at PDP for individuals with behavioral health challenges, [3] connect individuals with behavioral health challenges and justice involvement to treatment and support resources, and [4] reduce recidivism rates for individuals with behavioral health challenges. In doing so, BHJD also seeks to address the deep racial inequalities within the justice system for people with SMI. BHJD envisions a Philadelphia where every individual achieves health, well-being, and selfdetermination. It is BHJD’s mission to work to provide equal opportunities for treatment, support, and community integration for justice-involved Philadelphians with behavioral health challenges by changing system outcomes. BHJD is comprised of four units: [1] the Criminal Justice Program Unit; [2] the ClinicalForensic Unit; [3] the Forensic Equity Unit; and [4] the Policy, Planning, and Development Unit. The Postdoctoral Resident is a member of the Clinical-Forensic Unit and has opportunities to work with the other three units. All four units operate from one office location and are working in a hybrid format. The offices of BHJD are in Center City Philadelphia, which is the heart of the City. This location is ideal for commuting, collaborating with our legal partners, and cuisine. Staff can walk just a few blocks to the courthouse, the District Attorney’s Office (DAO), or the Defender Association of Philadelphia. The office is also one block from City Hall, which is an architectural treasure and for which construction began in 1872. In addition, BHJD is within a few blocks of historic Reading Terminal Market and many other great food options. BHJD is convenient for many types of commuting. Staff travel to BHJD by bike, train,

DBHIDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE DIVISION subway, car, and bus. The City’s two subway lines and one trolley line are within two blocks of the office. The office sits atop a regional rail station that can quickly transport you to dozens of neighborhoods and towns throughout the metro Philadelphia area including locations in New Jersey and Delaware.

RESIDENCY OVERVIEW The Postdoctoral Psychology Resident is a member of the Forensic Support Team (FST), which is part of BHJD’s Clinical-Forensic Unit. FST consists of three licensed psychologists and four Masters-level clinical assessors. FST assists justice-involved individuals in identifying appropriate behavioral health treatment and recovery interventions. The training year will be comprised of the following core components: clinical-forensic assessment, ongoing consultation with one of Philadelphia’s criminal mental health courts, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, and policy development.

CLINICAL-FORENSIC ASSESSMENT A minimum of 50 percent of the Postdoctoral Resident’s time will be dedicated to clinical forensic-related work. This experience will predominately consist of performing level of care (risk) assessments for Philadelphians located at Norristown State Hospital (NSH; civil and forensic units), PDP, or in the community. These assessments include; • • • •

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Conducting a clinical interview with a detailed mental status exam. Identifying, discussing, and documenting the individual’s aspirations and strengths. Being mindful of the individual’s experiences with the legal, behavioral health, and/or child dependency systems and incorporating these experiences into the conceptualization of the person and the person’s recovery plan, Being mindful of the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, language preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, family of origin, neurological functioning, and physical ability and incorporating these experiences into the conceptualization of the person and the person’s recovery plan, Reviewing records of an individual’s forensic and treatment histories, Administering, scoring, and interpreting findings from risk, cognitive, achievement, and neuropsychological measures to further inform treatment needs, Attending and participating in treatment team meetings at NSH and providing feedback regarding an individual’s progress, Supporting implementation of placements/treatment of individuals with complex needs, Obtaining (with the consent of the individual) collateral information about the individual from the individual’s support system, Communicating and consulting with the courts, attorneys, NSH staff, PDP staff, forensic residential facilities, and/or other relevant behavioral health partners to

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identify and address any barriers to re-entry or recovery, and Facilitating movement through the forensic system and community re-integration in support of efforts in deinstitutionalization through inter- and intra-agency communication.

The Postdoctoral Resident works with individuals who have a variety of clinical presentations including comorbid mood, psychotic, personality, and substance use disorders. Additionally, as many of the people at NSH are comprised of individuals who have been adjudicated non-restorable, there are opportunities to assist people diagnosed with neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders. There may also be opportunities to conduct testing to determine if a person has an intellectual developmental disorder.

CRIMINAL MENTAL HEALTH COURT The City of Philadelphia currently operates two criminal mental health courts. In these courtrooms, the legal system (judges, assistant district attorneys, and defense attorneys) collaborates with BHJD staff and behavioral health providers to provide legal oversight and support the recovery of people who have SMI. On a weekly basis, the Postdoctoral Resident is present in court to serve as a behavioral health consultant to all parties, document court proceedings, provide updates about people’s re-entry plans, advocate for people with SMI, support family members of defendants, and/or offer testimony for individuals receiving services from BHJD.

CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING The Philadelphia CIT is a coordinated effort among the Philadelphia Police Department, DBHIDS, Mental Health Partnerships, the Police Advisory Commission, Project H.O.M.E., the Family and Training Advocacy Center, and the University of Pennsylvania. CIT is a week-long training that emphasizes the principles of violence prevention, de-escalation, and community collaboration. Alongside other BHJD staff, the Postdoctoral Resident will co-facilitate a two-hour segment of the CIT training called “Hearing Distressing Voices.” A workshop and simulation exercise developed by Patricia Deegan, Ph.D., “Hearing Distressing Voices” is an empathy-building experience to foster understanding of the challenges and strengths of people who experience psychosis. Participants are educated on symptoms of psychosis; complete a simulation of what it might be like to experience auditory hallucinations; and then process that experience and brainstorm how they might better recognize and respond when someone they encounter is experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Postdoctoral Resident should expect to provide this training to Philadelphia law enforcement officers once to twice per month as well as to other partnering agencies on an as-needed basis. Recent organizations who have received this training include the Juvenile Assessment Center and the Defender Association of Philadelphia.

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POLICY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Postdoctoral Resident will assist with researching and developing policies related to current initiatives within BHJD. Initiatives are organized according to the SIM and may include work with the Philadelphia Police Department, First Judicial District courts, PDP, Pa. Department of Corrections, Adult Probation and Parole Department, or within the behavioral health system in Philadelphia. Recent projects have included assisting in program development for Philadelphia’s co-responder teams, exploring the impact of rapid release on reentry of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, researching best practices in adjudicative competence evaluation and restoration, and researching considerations for adjudicative competence restoration in special populations.

AD-HOC DIDACTIC TRAINING All Postdoctoral Residents will attend the Behavioral Health Training and Education Network’s (BHTEN) Forensic Series. Since 1996, BHTEN has supported Philadelphia’s behavioral health system via providing quality educational programming to behavioral health treatment professionals. BHTEN’s Forensic Series takes place over several weeks and consists of a combination of live and e-learning courses focused on serving the needs of individuals with behavioral health challenges and justice involvement. Topics include providing an overview of the intersection of the behavioral health and justice systems in Philadelphia, reviewing the Risk-Need-Responsivity model of criminogenic risk reduction, planning/coordinating services for justice-involved individuals, racial relations and criminal justice, the Sequential Intercept Model, the SPECTRM model, reducing recidivism, and collateral consequences of criminal justice involvement and mechanisms for cleaning up criminal records. Postdoctoral Residents are also welcome to voluntarily attend other courses provided by BHTEN. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Resident will have the opportunity to attend courses that are requested and/or provided on an as-needed basis. Recent courses have included topics such as the HCR-20 V3, The Pa. Mental Health Procedure Act, relevant case law/lawsuits, and Michael’s Game. The Postdoctoral Resident will also have the option to present a topic of their choosing to BHJD’s Clinical-Forensic Unit and/or other departments.

SUPERVISION On a weekly basis, the Postdoctoral Resident will receive one hour of group supervision and at least one hour of individual supervision with a licensed psychologist. Additional ad-hoc supervision, as well as case consultation, is also provided. Individual supervision typically includes discussion of the Resident’s clinical-forensic assessments, consultations with the court, and professional development.

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RESIDENCY TERM AND SALARY One (1) Postdoctoral Resident will be hired for the 2024–2025 training year. The training year is 12 months (August 2024 to July 2025). The tentative start date for the 2024–2025 training year is Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. The annual salary for the 2024–2025 training year is $53,000. Benefits include paid annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and 12 holidays as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional information about the benefits is available upon request. The Postdoctoral Resident will also be provided with access to mileage reimbursement, funding for conferences and relevant courses, and the option to enroll in a 403(b) retirement plan.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS At a minimum, you should demonstrate the following qualifications: • • •

Projected completion or completion of an APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, Projected or completed graduation of a doctoral program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program, and Eligibility for employment in the United States. Please note that PMHCC, Inc./DBHIDS cannot provide sponsorship;

It is preferred – but not required – that you also have the following qualifications: • •

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Training in forensic mental health during graduate school; Experience with psychological testing, including basic neuropsychological assessment, (e.g., WAIS-IV, RBANS), personality assessment (e.g., MMPI-3, PAI); and risk assessment, specifically Structured Professional Judgement measures (e.g., HCR20V3); Experience conducting forensic mental health evaluations; Experience working with individuals with persistent SMI; and Experience working with individuals with criminal justice involvement.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS If you are interested in applying, please submit the following to Dr. Chris von Zuben at chris.von.zuben@phila.gov by Dec. 1, 2023: • • •

A current curriculum vitae, A writing sample (preferably a de-identified forensic mental health evaluation report), and A list of three references with contact information.

A cover letter addressing your interest in residency and working with the BHJD is encouraged, but not required. Please be aware that BHJD and PMHCC, per the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 mandates, require all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated (effective 9/1/2021). Proof of vaccination is a condition of employment. Applicants will be contacted for interviews throughout December and early January. Interviews will be conducted virtually, with an offer to be made in early- to mid-January. Please note that BHJD’s Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Residency recognizes the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers’ Common Hold Date.

MEET OUR FACULTY TRAINING DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL MANAGER Chris von Zuben, Ph.D. Dr. von Zuben has a doctoral degree from Temple University in Counseling Psychology and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the primary supervisor for the Postdoctoral Resident and develops internships across BHJD. He is also a lead liaison between BHJD and Philadelphia’s criminal mental health courts where he works closely with the DAO and the Mental Health Unit of the Defender Association. In addition, Dr. von Zuben assists with establishing and supporting new community-based programs for Philadelphians. In 2022, he co-led BHJD’s development and opening of the Christine Gibson Peer Support House (rhd.org/cgpsh), which is a peer-run, residential respite program for Philadelphia residents with difficulties and legal oversight. Prior to joining BHJD, Dr. von Zuben was a Senior Director at WES Health System, a community behavioral health provider with operations in Philadelphia, Chicago, and New Jersey. At WES, Dr. von Zuben managed the clinical and financial operations of WES’ Assessment and Evaluation Center in Philadelphia, which served as the entry point for people seeking behavioral health services at WES. Dr. von Zuben also helped establish and refine the agency’s WES’ EHR system, supervised the agency’s Crisis Team, established WES’ Dialectical Behavior Therapy program, developed a variety of clinical policies and procedures, and conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations with people of 10

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENCE 2024 - 2025 all ages. In addition, he created a Postdoctoral Residence program at WES through which many postdoctoral students obtained licensure as psychologists in Pennsylvania and provided behavioral services to Philadelphians with limited resources. FORENSIC SUPPORT TEAM MANAGER Stephanie Fulmer, Psy.D. Dr. Fulmer completed her undergraduate training at Bucknell University before receiving her master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology- Arlington, VA. Prior to joining BHJD, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and was a unit psychologist at Ann Klein Forensic Center. Most of her graduate training has focused on completing comprehensive forensic assessments for individuals diagnosed with SMI and involved in the judicial system. She oversees the Forensic Support Team, facilitates collaboration with leadership at the state forensic hospital, and advocates for Philadelphians in criminal mental health court. She is also actively involved in efforts aimed at aligning the Philadelphia court clinic with standards of best practice. PSYCHOLOGIST Ali Pursel, Psy.D. Dr. Pursel earned a master’s in forensic psychology from George Washington University as well as a master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. During her predoctoral internship at the Center for Behavioral Medicine, she provided competency restoration treatment and performed court-ordered evaluations for referrals including competency to stand trial, mental status at the time of the offense, and Sexually Violent Predator status. She completed her postdoctoral training at BHJD and, in her current role, conducts level-of-care assessments for individuals at NSH, PDP, and in the community, serves as a behavioral health consultant in the City’s criminal mental health courts, leads Hearing Distressing Voices courses, and administers psychological testing to individuals with neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL UNIT Christy Giallella, Ph.D. Dr. Giallella manages programs that support justice-involved individuals with behavioral health challenges, including initiatives with the jail, state hospital, state prisons, and adult probation and parole. She directs clinical program development with the forensic population and provides clinical oversight to BHJD. She also operates a private practice 11

DBHIDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE DIVISION conducting forensic evaluations and providing consultation services. Her work seeks to improve policies and programs for justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Dr. Giallella earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in forensic psychology. Dr. Giallella has worked in many community-based and correctional settings with justice-involved adolescents and adults. Her research background includes juvenile justice, forensic mental health assessment, and public policy. INTERIM ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo, J.D., Ph.D. Dr. Fairfax-Columbo helps to develop and coordinate policies related to the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health systems. Prior to his time at BHJD, he was an Assistant Professor in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and their Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Bridgewater State Hospital, his pre-doctoral clinical internship at Springfield Hospital Center, and his doctoral and law training at Drexel University. Recreationally, he enjoys practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, doing yoga, and exploring Philly’s fantastic food scene. BHJD DIRECTOR, DBHIDS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER H. Jean Wright, II, Psy.D., Dr. Wright oversees BHJD. He is a transformational, highly experienced, and professionally trained clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health and proven success in leading people and managing projects and initiatives in the government and private practice; in rehabilitation and correction; and in academia as assistant professor and clinical faculty for Temple University. Dr. Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, English literature and cultural studies from The Ohio State University and a doctorate in psychology with a focus on clinical and forensic psychology from Wright State University. He continued with post-doctoral work at Wilberforce University and Cincinnati VA Medical Center. We look forward to receiving your application.

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