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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9112
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hampton Virginia
Department: Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Address: 100 Emancipation Dr. (116A)
Hampton, Virginia 23667
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 30 miles north of Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: 757-722-9961x3585
Fax:
Training Director Email: chad.buck@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/hampton-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/
Brochure Website's Address: https://dsva-vagov-prod-cms-files.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/2026-09/Hampton%20VAHCS%20Psychology%20Postdoctoral%20Fellowship%20Brochure%20Updated%209.1.2026.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 08/01/2013
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Chad Buck
Chief Psychologist: Kathy Babel Psy.D.
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 60
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/09/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 55329
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Fellows are provided 16 hours of professional development time for attendance at conferences, taking the EPPP, etc.
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site The APA-accredited Hampton VAMC Post-Doctoral Training Program in Women's Mental Health and Trauma provides an exciting opportunity for specialty training with the dynamic, diverse, and fast-growing population of women veterans. The primary goal of the Post Doctoral program is for fellows to develop a full range of skills required for independent functioning as a Psychologist within the area of women's mental health, with a focus on the delivery of evidence-based and empirically supported treatments. Within this goal, we are committed to the scholar-practitioner model of training; fellows are expected to utilize current literature on empirically supported assessment and treatment in planning and delivering services. This approach is consistent with the strong multidisciplinary, evidence-based training culture at VAMC Hampton. Our program includes rotations with the Women's Mental Health Program, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), and the Posttraumatic Stress Clinic Team (PCT). The Women's Clinic provides general mental health and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling to women Veterans. Within the BHIP clinics, fellows are able to provide a wide range of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies to women Veterans. In PCT, fellows focus on providing gold standard trauma processing therapies, such as CPT and PE, for women with a trauma history. Clinical rotations provide psychology fellows with an array of clinical experiences while maintaining emphasis on the needs of the female veteran population. The VAMC has established robust trauma treatment programs. These programs emphasize an evidenced-based/empirically supported approach to assessment and treatment and are staffed with highly trained providers who possess extensive knowledge and experience in their clinical area. The fellow will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for a panel of Veterans for each clinic, which will include participation in treatment team meetings with the Veteran. Throughout the rotations, fellows are exposed to a variety of training and supervision styles reflective of the various theoretical orientations currently employed within the field of psychology, i.e., client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, positive psychology, interpersonal, and supportive approaches. Fellows are also exposed to a number of evidence-bases/empirically supported approaches included Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Integrative Behavioral Therapy for Couples (IBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT). This array of clinical exposure is further augmented thought regular educational activities, including empirically Based/Empirically Support didactics, clinical case consultation, journal group, vertical consultation teams, and multidisciplinary treatment teams. Please note that fellows can anticipate using video-telemental health technology to deliver a portion of clinical care during the 2024-2025 year. This program has a strong track record of training fellows to be competent providers of psychological interventions via VA Video Connect, the VA's patient teleconferencing technology.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Postdoctoral Application Process
Application Due Date: 12/10/2026 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Hofstra University Regent University Syracuse University The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington, D.C. Spalding University Adler School of Professional Psychology Nova Southeastern University Antioch University Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology University of Tennessee University of Georgia George Washington University University of Memphis Howard University University of Rhode Island Fielding Graduate Institute Indiana State University Palo Alto University Iowa State University Xavier University
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interview notification date: 12/21/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/11/2027, 01/12/2027
Interview process description:

Applicants should apply via APPA CAS. If you encounter difficulties applying, please outreach the Training Director at chad.buck@va.gov. 

Interviews will be held in January and typically are a half-day commitment. We anticipate virtual interviews for the ucpoming application season. Interviews will include an overview of the program, a panel interview with the training committee, a meet & greet with key staff, and a non-evaluative meeting with the current fellow. Applicants will be notified of interview invites via email or phone. Requests to meet with specific staff are welcome.

 
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
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Program Description

The mission and objective of the APA Accredited VAMC Hampton Postdoctoral Training Program in Women's Mental Health and Trauma is to train psychologists to provide quality mental health care and evidenced-based/empirically-supported treatment to women Veterans. The primary goal of the postdoctoral program is for fellows to develop a full range of skills required for independent functioning as a psychologist within the area of women's mental health. Within this goal, we are committed to the scholar-practitioner model of training; fellows are expected to utilize current literature on empirically supported assessment and treatment in planning and delivering services. This approach is consistent with the strong multidisciplinary, evidenced-based training culture at VAMC Hampton.

Complementing our goal of preparing fellows to function as independent psychologists within the area of women's mental health, we also aim to prepare fellows for practice in priority areas of mental health care for women Veterans. The Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program in Women's Mental Health and Trauma emphasizes Evidenced Based and Empirically Supported approaches in assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health disorders, including to Veterans with a history of trauma, and providing education to VAMC Hampton staff about the unique health needs of women. Emphasis is placed on training fellows in Evidenced Based and Empirically Supported Psychotherapies, including CPT, ACT, CBT for depression, DBT, and PE. Through the variety of professional activities, fellows receive training that facilitates their development of core competencies.

The Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program in Women's Mental Health and Trauma philosophy is based on a scholar-practitioner model with an emphasis on training in the area of applied clinical practice. It is designed to assist fellows in developing a full range of skills required to function as independent, ethical, and competent professional psychologists within the area of women's mental health. Thus, our philosophy is to implement and promote established, reliable, valid and efficacious treatment modalities and protocols to the greatest extent possible and to encourage actively our fellows to draw upon the empirical body of literature to enhance the development of their professional skills over time. As scholar-practitioners, we remain abreast of current empirical findings in our chosen areas of professional practice and further our knowledge of treatment advances in order to inform clinical decisions.

The program provides ample opportunity to work with a female Veteran population from varied backgrounds and experiences in collaboration with a body of practicing psychologists who represent a wide variety of theoretical bases, clinical interests, and professional expertise. Fellows are exposed to a broad array of clinical conditions, situations and scientifically informed learning and educational experiences over the entire course of their postdoctoral-training year. The emphasis on treating women Veterans allows fellows to develop advanced knowledge in this area. Enhancement and strengthening of professional attitudes, responsibility, communications skills, and critical judgment are also integral parts of this training program.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison:
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling: Experience (21% to 30%)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research:
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.va.gov/hampton-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 20 6 13 9 7 7 9 9
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Total Number of post-docs: 2 1 1 1
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0 0 0 0
Academic teaching: 0 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 1 1 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 1 0 1 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.va.gov/hampton-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/
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