Psychologist Grade 3 - Problem Behaviour Program

Employment Type: Full Time Directorate: Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) Classification: P3 Pay Range: $108,279 to $123,915 + super + salary packaging benefits

Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused services for consumers experiencing serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across community, inpatient and secure settings throughout Victoria.

Two exciting opportunity exists for Senior Psychologists Grade 3 to join the Problem Behaviour Program (PBP) within Forensicare's Community Forensic Mental Health Service.

As a senior clinician, you will provide advanced clinical and forensic psychological expertise to consumers engaging in, or at risk of engaging in, serious problem behaviours requiring specialist intervention. This includes presentations involving persistent violence, stalking, fire-setting, sexually harmful behaviour and serious threats of harm.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake specialist assessments, develop evidence-based formulations and treatment plans, provide individual and group interventions, and deliver consultation to clinicians, agencies and key stakeholders. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to supervision, training, research and service development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

An Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and/or Forensic Psychology.

A Master's or Doctorate qualification in a relevant APAC-accredited psychology program.

At least five years' experience practising as a psychologist.

Registered supervisor status and experience supervising psychologists, students or staff.

Demonstrated experience within forensic, correctional or mental health environments.

Advanced expertise in forensic assessment, risk assessment, formulation and intervention.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and providing evidence to courts.

If you are an experienced psychologist looking to further your career within a respected forensic mental health service, we encourage you to apply.

Join Forensicare and help deliver specialist psychological services that improve outcomes for consumers, communities and the justice system.

For further information, please contact Dr Kiara Bird, Manager Problem Behaviour Program - 9947 2500, [email protected]

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as peopl e from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS ; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these valu es at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.