Job Description

Psychologist Grade 3 (P3)
Pay Range: $108,279 to $123,915 plus Super and Salary packaging
Location: Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield

Help Shape the Future of Forensic Mental Health
Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery-focused care to people with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. We provide services across secure inpatient, prison and community settings throughout Victoria.

As Thomas Embling Hospital continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Psychologist (Grade 3) to join our expanding psychology workforce. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service at a time of significant development, influence clinical practice, and help shape contemporary models of forensic mental health care.

Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for consumers with complex mental health needs, while contributing to service innovation, workforce development and clinical excellence.

About the Opportunity
This senior role offers the chance to:
• Play a key role in the ongoing growth and development of forensic hospital services
• Deliver specialist psychological assessments, interventions and court-related reports
• Provide expert consultation on complex and high-risk clinical presentations
• Influence treatment planning and recovery-focused care
• Supervise postgraduate psychology students and support workforce capability
• Contribute to new programs, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation
• Work alongside experienced clinicians in one of Australia's most unique mental health environments

About You
You are an experienced psychologist who is excited by the opportunity to contribute during a period of service growth and development.
You will bring:
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology
• Board Approved Supervisor status, or eligibility
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• At least five years of post-qualification experience
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and report writing
• Experience providing consultation, supervision and leadership within multidisciplinary settings

Why Join Forensicare?
• Be part of an organisation investing in the future of forensic mental health
• Join a growing psychology workforce with strong professional support
• Access supervision, professional development and research opportunities
• Contribute to innovative, recovery-oriented care models
• Influence service design and clinical excellence during a period of growth
• Work at Thomas Embling Hospital, Victoria's specialist secure forensic mental health hospital

Apply now and be part of the next chapter of forensic mental health care in Victoria.

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Please Note – Applications will be accessed as received and applications may close earlier than indicated.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced psychologist looking to apply your expertise in a highly specialised forensic mental health environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Forensicare and help create better outcomes for consumers, families, carers and communities across Victoria

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.