About the Position
Senior Psychologist Grade 3 Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Psychologist to join our team.
This newly created position provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service, reflective of the expanding growth of Forensic Mental Health Services.
The successful candidate will have high-level clinical and forensic psychological expertise and undertake assessments and treatment of clients referred to the Regional Forensic Mental Health Service. They will also provide consultancy and advice to other agencies and key stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
* Forensic Assessments: Provide specialist psychological, psychometric, and risk assessments and reports where required, including reports for the Courts and other agencies.
* Expert Advice: Provide advanced advice on psychological services, including secondary consultations regarding the management and treatment of complex client issues to other clinicians and professionals supporting and supervising these clients.
* Treatment Interventions: Provide individual and/or group-based interventions as appropriate.
* Clinical Expertise: Assess and deliver treatment interventions to clients in settings external to Forensic Mental Health Services, where required, including prison settings and secure residential settings.
* Risk Management: Contribute to patient risk management plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
* 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 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.
What We Offer
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families.