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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical or Forensic Psychologist & Senior Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Remuneration: $57.30 - $77.16 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ640610 Location: Morisset Hospital Applications Close: Monday, 16th March 2026.
Please note: We are recruiting to two part-time opportunities (19 hours per week each) within the one service – one Senior Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist and one Clinical/Forensic Psychologist. Our service is open to one suitably qualified applicant working across both positions (total 38 hours per week).
Where You'll Be Working
At Morisset Hospital, you'll join a professional, supportive team of mental health clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred psychiatric rehabilitation.
Our service works with consumers under both the Mental Health Act and the Forensic Mental Health Act, supporting people to build skills, confidence and resilience as part of their recovery journey.
It's an exciting time to join us. We are currently collaborating on the design of a brand-new, purpose-built facility in the Maitland area, with relocation planned for 2027.
We pride ourselves on:
* Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
* Holistic, recovery-focused care planning
* A supportive team culture with genuine camaraderie
If you're adaptable, passionate and enjoy balancing independent clinical work with team-based care, you'll thrive here.
About the Role
As a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist within Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care within a hospital setting. You will work with forensic and long-term rehabilitation consumers experiencing complex interpersonal, affective and behavioural presentations.
Core Responsibilities (Both Roles)
* Psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment
* Comprehensive formulation and recovery-focused intervention planning and delivery
* Cognitive and psychopathy psychometric assessment and report writing
* Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Supporting positive outcomes for consumers, families and carers
You will be supported to further develop specialist forensic assessment skills where required.
Additional Responsibilities - Senior Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist
In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, the Senior role provides leadership within the psychology team and broader service, including:
* Clinical supervision and professional consultation
* Coordinating and managing a small psychology team
* Prioritising tasks and allocating workload
* Contributing to service development and strengthening a consumer-centred psychology model
* Providing discipline-specific leadership within the multidisciplinary environment
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician ready to combine advanced practice with meaningful leadership.
About You
We're looking for clinicians who bring:
* Experience working with forensic and/or long-term rehabilitation populations in a hospital setting
* Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams
* An understanding of the drivers of forensic presentations and enduring mental illness
* A strong commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred practice
Support & Professional Development
At Morisset Hospital, you'll be joining a service that invests in its people.
You'll have:
* Direct support from an experienced Senior Operational Nurse Manager
* A highly skilled and welcoming onsite Psychology and multidisciplinary team
* Professional guidance from the Head of Discipline for Psychology
* Access to the broader Mental Health Service Psychology network
* Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
You'll be well supported, professionally connected, and part of an exciting future as we prepare for our move to Maitland in 2027.
Requirements
* Eligibility to drive in NSW
* Current registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
* For Senior role: 5 years practice at the level of endorsement, and Board-Approved Psychology Supervisor status.
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Generally registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with area of practice endorsement for forensic or clinical psychology, as well as Psychology Board Approved Supervisor status.
* Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with forensic and/or longer-term rehabilitation consumer populations. Demonstrated ability to work independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
* For Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist applicants: Detail your experience in clinical leadership, where you have been able to demonstrate your ability to influence and facilitate change.
* Please indicate if you are applying for only one role (noting which), both, or in combination.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Position Description OR Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist Position Description. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Aaron Tammekand on Aaron.Tammekand@health.nsw.gov.au or Kylie Redman on Kylie.Redman@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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