Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist - The Forensic Hospital – TPT (24hpw) up to 7 August ****
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications close: 4 January **** at 11:59pm AEDT
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.
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).
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 provide 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.
Salary & Benefits
Salary packaging benefits and any additional allowances that may apply
A fitness passport (if you're eligible)
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 ****.
Ready to Apply?
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).
Describe a case where you conducted a psychological clinical and risk assessment for an individual with mental illness and offending/problem behaviours.
What was your approach to case formulation, and what were the key considerations?
Give an example of an evidence-based group or individual intervention you have delivered that took into account both mental health and criminogenic needs.
How did you tailor the intervention to the individual or group?
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