At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced psychological assessments and interventions for complex mental health needs.
- Company: Forensicare, Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to recovery-oriented care and community outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of consumers and contribute to innovative mental health practices.
- Qualifications: General registration as a Psychologist and at least five years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Full Time ongoing | Classification: P3 | $108k - $123k dependent on experience + Super + benefits
Location: Paul Mullen Centre, Clifton Hill, with travel required across regional locations. Eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed. We also welcome applications from candidates in the Hume region who can work onsite from Shepparton or Albury - Wodonga.
Join Forensicare and help improve outcomes for people experiencing mental illness, offending-related risk and complex behavioural challenges. Working within the Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS), you'll provide specialist assessment, treatment and consultation services across the Gippsland region, supporting consumers, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve better recovery and community outcomes. You'll work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based forensic mental health care while contributing to service development, research and workforce capability.
As a Senior Psychologist, you will provide advanced forensic psychological assessment, intervention and consultation services for consumers with complex mental health and offending-related needs. You will play a key role in supporting recovery, reducing risk and building the capability of local services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting specialist psychological, psychometric and forensic risk assessments
- Preparing high-quality clinical and court-related reports
- Delivering individual and group-based forensic interventions
- Providing expert consultation to clinicians, services and partner agencies
- Supporting consumer risk assessment, formulation and treatment planning
- Contributing to multidisciplinary care and service development
- Supervising psychology students, registrars and psychologists
- Participating in research, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting pathways into and out of secure and correctional settings.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (or eligibility pathway for overseas-trained psychologists)
- Master's or Doctoral-level psychology qualifications with an Area of Practice Endorsement (Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology and/or Forensic Psychology)
- Eligibility as a Psychology Board approved supervisor
- At least five years' experience as a fully registered psychologist
- Experience undertaking forensic assessments and risk assessments
- Advanced clinical formulation and treatment planning skills
- Experience working with people experiencing mental illness, behavioural difficulties and offending behaviours
- Excellent report writing, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
- Work in one of Australia's most specialised areas of mental health practice
- Access ongoing supervision and professional development
- Opportunities to contribute to research and service innovation
- Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of consumers, families and carers
- Join an organisation committed to recovery-oriented and person-centred care.
Employment Requirements
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Police Check required prior to appointment and throughout employment
- Current Victorian Driver Licence may be required
- Commitment to Forensicare's values and recovery-focused practice framework.
Please Note – Applications will be accessed as received and applications may close earlier than indicated.
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
Senior Psychologist Grade 3 employer: Forensicare
Forensicare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture within the Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. With a focus on recovery-oriented care, Forensicare fosters a sense of purpose and community among its team members.
