The Psychology Department at Fulton State Hospital plays an integral role in the treatment of individuals served. We implement a program-based model that provides evidence-based treatments to individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Descriptions of the programs can be found here.
- Pre-Doctoral Internship
Fulton State Hospital offers an exciting, challenging, and varied pre-doctoral psychology internship that participates in the APPIC match process.
- Information about the internship program
- 2025 Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
Additional questions may be directed to Brandy Baczwaski, PhD, Internship Training Coordinator at brandy.baczwaski@dmh.mo.gov.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: November 1
Notification of Interview: November 17
Virtual Interviews: December 2025
Program Start Date: August 1, 2026
- Post-Doctoral Residency
Fulton State Hospital frequently employs postdoctoral psychology residents. These positions, while often available, are subject to funding demands of the facility and the Department of Mental Health and may not be available on a regular basis. For more information about available positions, please contact Jessica Sergio, PhD, Assistant Director of Treatment Services and Director of Psychology at jessica.sergio@dmh.mo.gov.
- Additional Training Opportunities
Fulton State Hospital provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain experiences in working with individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. These are unpaid positions that are typically affiliated with a university as a practicum placement or internship. For more information about this, please contact Elizabeth Bryant, PhD at elizabeth.bryant2@dmh.mo.gov