Clinical Psychologist

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) in Blacktown is seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist to deliver specialised psychological services within a forensic mental health setting. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team at Budyari Gumada Unit, Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, applying evidence-based assessment and interventions to complex client needs.

Qualifications include a Master or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology with full AHPRA registration;

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology.
• Full registration as Psychologist with AHPRA (Clinical or Forensic endorsement).
• 2 years length of full registration/practice would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for forensic patients.
• Prepare forensic psychological reports for MHRT and complex legal matters.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop risk management plans and rehabilitation programs.
• Support recovery, discharge planning and community reintegration.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Forensic psychology

Risk assessment

Interventions

Education

Master or Doctorate in Clinical/Forensic Psychology

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW

Make a meaningful impact in complex forensic mental health care

Support recovery, rehabilitation and pathways to community living

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a modern hospital

Apply your forensic psychology expertise to transform lives through evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Budyari Gumada Unit, Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre (BMHRC), located on the Blacktown Hospital Campus.

Blacktown Hospital is a modern teaching hospital serving one of Sydney's fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities. You'll be part of a progressive healthcare environment committed to delivering exceptional patient care, supporting staff wellbeing and developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Enjoy a workplace that offers:

State-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

A supportive teaching environment with opportunities to contribute to student education and professional development.

Dedicated outdoor staff spaces featuring landscaped gardens to support wellbeing.

Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.

Accessible transport and parking options, including proximity to Blacktown train station, onsite paid parking and all-day street parking.

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist, you'll play a vital role in delivering specialised psychological services to consumers within the forensic mental health service. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll combine advanced psychological expertise with a recovery-focused approach to support complex clinical needs and improve long-term outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, evidence-based interventions and individual therapy for forensic patients across medium-secure and low-secure rehabilitation settings.

Preparing detailed forensic psychological reports and assessments for the Mental Health Review Tribunal, including complex matters involving fitness to plead and mental health-related legal proceedings.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and implement risk assessments, risk management strategies and individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.

Supporting recovery, rehabilitation and discharge planning, including pathways towards conditional release and successful community reintegration.

Contributing to clinical excellence through group programs, supervision, student education, research, quality improvement and partnerships with hospital and community services.

Ready to make a difference?

At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, work alongside dedicated professionals and help shape better health outcomes for our diverse communities. Make a difference. Build your career. Be part of something bigger.

Qualification: Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology

Registration: Full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or Forensic Psychology)

Selection Criteria:

Hold a Masters or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology and have full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA. 2 years Length of full registration / practice.

Sound working knowledge of psychiatric disorders and demonstrated experience providing neuropsychological and clinical assessments for adults diagnosed with a mental illness.

Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based individual and group-based interventions and assessments, and knowledge of how to refer inpatients and outpatients for evidence-based clinical assessments and therapy for adults diagnosed with a mental illness.

Demonstrated experience providing high-quality MHRT and forensic reports, including ability to express case formulation and risk management plans would be an advantage.

Proven experience working in a multidisciplinary mental health setting and maintaining team work processes as well as highly developed self-initiation and organisation skills

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Clinical Supervision and training other professionals.

Requisition ID: REQ699883
Applications Close:16th November 2026

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For inquiries about the role, contactKatrina Anwar on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

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