Clinical Psychologist

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

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Budyari Gumada Unit, Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist/Forensic Psychology specialist to deliver comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions and rehabilitation for forensic patients in medium- and low-secure settings.

You will prepare detailed assessments and reports for MHRT, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on risk management and discharge planning, and

Qualifications

• Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology with full registration as Psychologist (AHPRA).
• Experience in forensic or clinical psychology is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for forensic patients in medium- and low-secure settings.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports and assessments for the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop risk assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Support recovery, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and pathways to community reintegration.
• Contribute to clinical excellence through supervision, education, research and quality improvement.

Education

Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology

Job description

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 be considered 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

• 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.

Essential Requirements:

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.

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/.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Applications Close: 16th November 2026