Psychologist - Grade 3

2 days ago


Fairfield Victoria, Australia Forensicare Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • 12 Month Full-Time Fixed
  • Bass Unit

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne city centre. Due to our announced expansion, we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team. Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure Mental Health, currently 134 bed, hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation, and continuing care programs. With planned expansion commencing 2024 with significant increase in access to care, we will have a dedicated Women's service and an additional medium secure men's facility. Now is the time to join us

About the Role:

The Senior Psychologist provides a high level of clinical psychological expertise to the inpatient unit and undertakes the required responsibilities as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.  In addition to this the Senior Psychologist is responsible for the supervision and training of other Psychologists or staff within a program and will have duties that extend beyond a single ward or program.  The Psychologist may provide supervision to postgraduate psychology students and may be involved in scholarly writing and research.   As a senior professional representative, the position also provides consultancy and advice to other agencies and key stakeholders.

Duties:

  • Provides an advanced range of psychological services including advice on the management and treatment of complex patient issues to other clinicians.

  • Provides specialist psychological, psychometric assessments and reports where necessary.

  • Provides individual and/or group interventions as appropriate.

  • Contributes to patient risk management plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

  • Participates in the training and supervision of psychology students and staff of other disciplines where appropriate.

  • Provides expert consultation on psychology related issues within the Hospital and to external clinicians and agencies as appropriate.

About You:

  • At least five years' experience as a psychologist.

  • Previous working experience in a mental health facility or a forensic mental health service.

  • Extensive knowledge of the current psychological approaches in working with mentally disordered clients in the forensic mental health setting.

  • Expertise in clinical forensic psychology including forensic assessments (i.e., court ordered assessments, assessment of risk for violence) and intervention with offenders and/or forensic patients.

What you need:

  • Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APAC accredited course or equivalent.
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
  • The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

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A culture where people matter.

  • Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
  • Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
  • Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
  • A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
  • Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
  • Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
  • A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

Eligibility

  • Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
  • This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS



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