Forensic Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health

Requisition ID: REQ618772

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

The Burudyara Concord Forensic Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility being established as part of the NSW Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Located on the grounds of the Concord Centre for Mental Health, the Unit will provide rehabilitation for 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health bed. Designed with facilities to meet patients where they're at and support their pathway to recovery and transition back into the community to live meaningful, purposeful lives significantly expanding access to specialised care.

This position supports evidence-based care for treating and managing mental illness and psychological conditions in forensic patients at the Burudyara Forensic Unit, aligned with effective, guideline-consistent practices in the Australian context.

It provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment of psychopathology in cognitive, emotional, motivational, personality, and behavioural areas. Patients are seen individually or in groups. The Clinical Psychologist evaluates outcomes, contributes to education and training, supervises provisional psychologists when appropriate, and works within a multidisciplinary team.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a post graduate degree in clinical or forensic psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) with APHRA registration that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS or appropriate professional associations.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical/forensic psychology interventions. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy. Demonstrated skills in working with families.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

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Applications Close: 13 November 2025

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