Forensic Clinical Psychologist - Rehab & Recovery

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Hospital. You will deliver forensic psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and community reintegration.

The role is permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, with a salary of AUD 118,162–144,021 per annum.

Qualifications

• Hold a Masters or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.
• Full registration as Psychologist with AHPRA (area of practice: Clinical or Forensic Psychology).
• Experience delivering neuropsychological and clinical assessments for adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forensic psychology expertise

Neuropsychological assessments

Clinical interventions

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology

AHPRA registration as Psychologist

Job description

NSW Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Budyari Gumada Unit at Blacktown Hospital. You will deliver forensic psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and community reintegration.

The role is permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, with a salary of AUD 118,162–144,021 per annum.