Job Description

Senior Psychologist Grade 3, Problem Behaviour Program (PBP)
2 positions available

Employment Type: Full Time
Directorate: Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS)
Classification: P3
Pay Range: $108,279 to $123,915 + super + salary packaging benefits

About Forensicare
Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused services for consumers experiencing serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across community, inpatient and secure settings throughout Victoria.

About the Opportunity
Two exciting opportunity exists for Senior Psychologists Grade 3 to join the Problem Behaviour Program (PBP) within Forensicare's Community Forensic Mental Health Service.
As a senior clinician, you will provide advanced clinical and forensic psychological expertise to consumers engaging in, or at risk of engaging in, serious problem behaviours requiring specialist intervention. This includes presentations involving persistent violence, stalking, fire-setting, sexually harmful behaviour and serious threats of harm.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake specialist assessments, develop evidence-based formulations and treatment plans, provide individual and group interventions, and deliver consultation to clinicians, agencies and key stakeholders. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to supervision, training, research and service development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct specialist forensic and clinical psychological assessments.
• Prepare reports for courts and external agencies where required.
• Develop evidence-based risk formulations and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide expert consultation and secondary consultation to clinicians and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to program development and discipline-specific leadership.
• Provide supervision to psychology colleagues and support the development of emerging practitioners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case review processes and risk management planning.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• An Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and/or Forensic Psychology.
• A Master's or Doctorate qualification in a relevant APAC-accredited psychology program.
• At least five years' experience practising as a psychologist.
• Registered supervisor status and experience supervising psychologists, students or staff.
• Demonstrated experience within forensic, correctional or mental health environments.
• Advanced expertise in forensic assessment, risk assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and providing evidence to courts.

What We Offer
• Challenging and rewarding specialist forensic work.
• Access to multidisciplinary expertise and peer consultation.
• Opportunities to contribute to research, supervision and service development.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• A values-driven organisation committed to recovery-oriented practice and evidence-based care.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced psychologist looking to further your career within a respected forensic mental health service, we encourage you to apply.
Join Forensicare and help deliver specialist psychological services that improve outcomes for consumers, communities and the justice system.

To access a copy of the Position Description, please click – Senior Psychologist Grade 3

Please note Applications will be reviewed and accessed as received and advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Eligibility
Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
This position is subject to a Police Check

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.