Forensic Psychologist Lead, Flexible Work

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $12k

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

Salary packaging

Relocation support

Job summary

Canberra Health Services invites applications for a Senior Psychologist - Clinical Lead role at Psychologist Level 4, based in Canberra. You will lead a multidisciplinary team within the Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Services and deliver recovery-focused care to consumers with complex mental health needs at the Dhulwa unit.

The role involves clinical governance, ongoing professional development, and supervision of psychologists and allied health staff, with opportunities to influence program

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with registration (implied by senior psychologist level)
• Strong clinical leadership and governance capabilities
• Experience in forensic mental health settings beneficial

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on complex presentations and risk assessments
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and contribute to behavioural management and rehabilitation planning
• Provide supervision and support to psychologists and allied health staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement
• Contribute to development of the therapeutic program at Dhulwa unit

Skills

Clinical leadership

Expert consultation

Risk assessments

Supervision

Behavioural management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Canberra Health Services invites applications for a Senior Psychologist - Clinical Lead role at Psychologist Level 4, based in Canberra. You will lead a multidisciplinary team within the Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Services and deliver recovery-focused care to consumers with complex mental health needs at the Dhulwa unit.

The role involves clinical governance, ongoing professional development, and supervision of psychologists and allied health staff, with opportunities to influence program