Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic - NSW Community Forensic

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 12 months

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ604201

Applications close: Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Clinical / Forensic Psychologist, Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic - Community Forensic Mental Health Services - Surry Hills Justice Health – TPT (0.6FTE) up to 12 months

The TRC has launched a pilot program in collaboration with the NSW Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC). The Forensic Practitioner / Clinician TRC is primarily responsible for multi-disciplinary assessments, treatment / interventions, co-care coordination, and liaison with stakeholders.

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience working in forensic mental health practice (i.e., risk assessment, clinical risk management, psychological treatment of problem behaviours).

The Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic (TRC) is one of three services within the NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). The TRC adopts a multi-disciplinary, collaborative model of care focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and community safety. It provides evidence-based biopsychosocial treatment and rehabilitation services to support people in achieving recovery from complex disorders that result in problematic behaviours including offending. The TRC is a community-based clinic but will also provide initial prison in-reach services to support future clinic patients, to optimise safety and treatment success. The initial focus of the service will be the provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment for problem sexual behaviours. In the longer term, the clinic will also focus on other problem behaviours.

The TRC is located in a brand new purpose-built clinic in Surry Hills, just a short walk from either Central or Museum station. Easy access is also provided via buses and light rail. An array of restaurants and café options are a short walk away.

Your salary of $109,247 - $133,156 per annum (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation is just the beginning.

You'll have access to:

• Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
• Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
• Flexibility – secondary employment is permitted with approval so you can still keep up your private work if you wish.

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 1977

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

1. Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
2. Please share specific examples of your knowledge and clinical experience in assessing and managing patients with complex mental health needs.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Harle on kate.harle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST