Clinical/Forensic Psychologist - The Forensic Hospital - TPT (16hpw) up to 12 months

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The Clinical/Forensic Psychologist provides high quality, evidence-based psychological services within the high-secure Forensic Hospital. The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment of forensic patients and others with serious mental illness and criminal justice system involvement. This role involves multimodal clinical and risk assessment, case formulation and delivery of individual/group intervention for mental health recovery and to address factors associated with risk of reoffending.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with an accredited Master’s degree (6th year) or higher in clinical or forensic psychology or other relevant endorsed area of psychology (e.g. clinical neuropsychology).

Our location, team, and service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW.  This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and high-risk civil patients. 

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care. 

While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people.  This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

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A comprehensive two week full time orientation is provided, with the next intake date on 4 August 2025

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Salary & Benefits

Your salary  $55.09 - $67.15 per hour plus superannuation and leave loading is just the beginning. 

You’ll have access to:

·          Salary packaging benefits and additional allowances (if applicable)

·          A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time)

·          Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.

·          Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977