Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic - NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Service - Surry Hills Justice Health - FT/PT

Employment Type: Permanent full time / Part time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

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

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ603427

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 – PFT/PPT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The Clinical/Forensic Psychologist TRC is primarily responsible for delivering specialist forensic mental health care, which considers peoples' clinical, psychosocial, behavioural, and risk vulnerabilities while applying best practice clinical tools. The psychologist will provide specialist clinical assessments, case formulation, and psychological interventions to people presenting with problem sexual behaviours. Interventions will be provided individually, in groups, and via virtual / telehealth as needed.

The Clinical/Forensic Psychologist will work collaboratively within the TRC multi-disciplinary team, with Local Health District (LHD) treating teams and other key stakeholders to optimise patient treatment and recovery and build capacity to manage problem behaviours.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with an accredited 6th year Master degree or higher in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.
• Demonstrated significant experience in forensic mental health practice, specifically risk assessment, clinical risk management, and psychological treatment of problematic behaviours.

Our service and location:

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.

Salary & Benefits

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 keep up your private work is you wish.

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 Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Ready to Apply?

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) with an accredited 6th year Master degree or higher in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Must hold endorsement in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.

2. Please share specific examples of your knowledge and clinical experience in assessing and managing patients with complex mental health needs, including problem sexual behaviours.

3. How do you contribute to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients with mental health issues and/or problem sexual behaviours? Consider your experience individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

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