Senior Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist / Registrar - Forensic Specialist – 5-10K Incentives Offered
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Senior Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist / Registrar - Forensic Specialist – 5-10K Incentives Offered
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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time / Part Time applications will be considered
Position Classification : Senior Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar
Remuneration : $109,247.00 - $147,108.00 pa / $55.10 - $74.19 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 26 June 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist / Registrar - Forensic Specialist – 5-10K Incentives Offered
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol – Bloomfield Hospital
About The Role
This rare and exciting opportunity for a forensic-specialist Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/Registrar has come about following the retirement of the current Senior Clinical Psychologist. Applications are invited from Psychologists with an Area of Practice Endorsement (or working towards) in the Forensic, Clinical or Neuropsychology fields.
The Forensic Specialist Psychologist would be expected to demonstrate high level knowledge and experience in working with adults with severe mental illness and/or offending behaviour. They will provide a high-quality, evidence-informed psychological service within the Macquarie Medium Secure Unit of Bloomfield Hospital, while also working alongside the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JH&FMHN). The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a range of external stakeholders to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, case-formulation and treatment of forensic patients.
This senior role will be located within the Macquarie Unit, a 20 bed all-male ward at Bloomfield Hospital. This Ward is fully staffed with a mix of disciplines including medicine, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, education, dietetics, and physiotherapy. This is a state-wide unit, one of only three in NSW, and offers a full rehabilitation program, including supporting consumers in their community discharge.
There Are Many Rewarding Aspects Of This Role Including
* Being part of a large team of psychologists and mental health professionals at Bloomfield and a part of the NSW forensic mental health network
* Opportunities to research (eg incumbent worked on a violence reduction program that is being successfully implemented)
* Access to the latest equipment and resources
* Full psychometric test library
* New books and information access
* Professional development support with peak organisations
* Flexible work practices within the working environment
* Opportunity to participate in cognitive rehabilitation research with Kings College in London – several papers discussing this research have already been published
* Internal supervision included, including full supervision for Registrars.
Orange NSW, a vibrant regional town celebrated for its food and cool climate wines, with award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, beautiful gardens and bustling markets, all set in the shadow of a striking ancient volcano.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To Apply For This Role
* Click ‘Apply’
* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Upload your current resume
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Timothy Hewitt or Margaret Johnson on 02 6369 7236 or at or for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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