Job Overview
Join a supportive team delivering evidence‐based care and helping people rebuild skills, confidence and independence.
Job Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
* Remuneration: $113,617 - $138,482 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
* Location: Morisset Hospital
* Requisition ID: REQ655615
* Applications Close: Sunday 26th April 2026
Where You'll Be Working
Be part of a dedicated, supportive group of mental health professionals delivering high‐quality, person‐centred psychiatric rehabilitation care at Morisset Hospital. Services support consumers under both the Mental Health Act and the Forensic Mental Health Act, helping individuals build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for their recovery journey. A new purpose‐built facility is planned in the Maitland region with a transition scheduled for 2027.
What Sets Us Apart
* Strong, collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
* Holistic, recovery‐oriented care approaches
* Genuinely supportive team culture with a strong sense of camaraderie
About The Role
As a Forensic or Clinical Psychologist within Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, you will play a key role in delivering evidence‐based psychological care in a hospital setting. You will work with forensic and long‐term rehabilitation consumers presenting with complex interpersonal, emotional and behavioural needs within a small psychology team. The position welcomes applications from Registrar Forensic/Clinical Psychologists.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct psychological assessments, diagnosis and treatment.
* Develop comprehensive formulations and deliver recovery‐focused interventions.
* Complete cognitive and psychopathy assessments, including report writing and recommendations.
* Work closely within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Support positive outcomes for consumers, families and carers.
About You
* Experience working with forensic and/or long‐term rehabilitation populations in a hospital setting.
* Confidence in multidisciplinary team environments.
* Insight into forensic presentations and enduring mental health conditions.
* Strong commitment to recovery‐oriented, person‐centred care.
Support & Professional Development
You Will Benefit From
* Direct support from an experienced Forensic Psychiatrist and Senior Operational Nurse Manager.
* Skilled and welcoming onsite Psychology and multidisciplinary team.
* Professional leadership from the Senior Clinical Psychologist at Morisset Hospital and the Head of Discipline for Psychology.
* Access to a large Mental Health Service Psychology network across the Hunter New England District.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Connection to the Justice Health Network.
Requirements
* Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate forensic or clinical psychology qualification (no less than two years full‐time duration or recognised equivalent) displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
* Generally registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with an area of practice endorsement in forensic or clinical psychology.
What We Offer
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Monthly ADOs for full‐time employees.
* Salary packaging options.
* Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‐clinical and clinical professionals.
Additional Information
* Eligible for permanent employment: Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. Temporary visa holders may only be considered if no suitable local candidate is identified and only in line with visa conditions and expiry. No visa sponsorship will be provided.
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary vacancies.
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