• Full-Time ongoing – Senior Psychologist – P3

• Relocation Incentives available 
• Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum

Forensicare

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. 

Forensicare (the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the leading provider of forensic mental health services across Victoria, Australia. We deliver recovery-focused programs to consumers with serious mental illnesses across the Victorian justice system, mental health sector and the community – from early intervention and prevention, to inpatient care, rehabilitation, and community transition support.

About the Role

Join the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) team as we expand our services across Regional and Rural Victoria, establishing sites throughout regional Victoria. CFMHS is a specialist state-wide agency that works with individuals who have a serious mental health illness and have offended or are at risk of offending.

As the Senior Psychologist, you will be responsible for assessment and management of violence risk, working collaboratively in a recovery-orientated framework and proactively developing and maintaining close professional relationships with the relevant AMHWS.

As the Senior Psychologist you will:

• Provide specialist psychological, psychometric and risk assessments and reports where required, including reports for the Courts and other agencies.  
• Provide an advanced range of advice on psychological services including secondary consultations regarding the management and treatment of complex client issues to other clinicians and also to professionals supporting and supervising these clients.

• Provide individual and/or group based interventions as appropriate.  

• Assess and deliver treatment interventions to clients in settings external to Forensicare, where required, including prison settings and secure residential settings.  

• Contribute to patient risk management plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. 

To access a detailed position description, please click Senior Psychologist PD DESCRIPTION.

Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

This role will initially be based in Clifton Hill whilst the Gippsland regional site is established - Relocation support available.

About You

• Masters or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology OR a Doctoral degree in Forensic Psychology.
• AHPRA Registration.
• AHPRA approved area of practice in Clinical Psychology and/or Forensic Psychology.
• At least five years’ experience practicing as a fully registered psychologist. 
• Endorsement or eligibility for endorsement by the Psychologists Registration Board of Australia, in the area of clinical psychology.
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.  
• Extensive knowledge of the current psychological approaches in working with mentally, and/or behaviourally disordered clients in the forensic mental health setting. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, the mental health system, and the criminal justice system. 
• Previous working experience in a mental health facility, correctional service, or a forensic mental health service. 
• Skills in clinical forensic psychology including forensic assessments (e.g., court ordered assessments, assessment of risk for violence) and intervention with offenders and/or forensic patients. 
  
  

Benefits

• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A mental health and wellbeing program provided
• Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• Fitness passport – discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
• Yearly retention payment of $2000 to Full Time employees, pro rata for Part Time
• Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
• Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
• Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
• Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

To Apply

Applications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

For queries please contact Georgina Ormiston via Georgina.ormiston@forensicare.vic.gov.au

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 RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, 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.