Psychologist Grade 2 (P2)

Full Time Fixed term for 12 months

Pay Range: $94,478.80 to $106,906.80 plus Super and Salary packaging

Location: Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield

Help Shape the Future of Forensic Mental Health

Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery-focused care to people with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. We provide services across secure inpatient, prison and community settings throughout Victoria.

As Thomas Embling Hospital continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking an experienced Psychologist (Grade 2) to join our expanding psychology workforce. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service at a time of significant development, influence clinical practice, and help shape contemporary models of forensic mental health care.

Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for consumers with complex mental health needs, while contributing to service innovation, workforce development and clinical excellence.

This role offers the chance to:

• Make a real impact in forensic mental health and recover - focused care
• Deliver psychological assessments and evidence - based interventions
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
• Grow your expertise through supervision and professional development
• Contribute to innovative, person -centered and trauma - informed services.

You are an experienced psychologist who is excited by the opportunity to contribute during a period of service growth and development.

You will bring:

• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology
• Board Approved Supervisor status, or eligibility
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• At least five years of post-qualification experience
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and report writing.

• Be part of an organisation investing in the future of forensic mental health
• Join a growing psychology workforce with strong professional support
• Access supervision, professional development and research opportunities
• Contribute to innovative, recovery-oriented care models
• Influence service design and clinical excellence during a period of growth
• Work at Thomas Embling Hospital, Victoria's specialist secure forensic mental health hospital

Please Note - Applications will be accessed as received and applications may close earlier than indicated.

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

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 values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

Forensicare invites applications for full-time or sessional Consultant Psychiatrist roles to deliver forensic psychiatric services across our statewide programs, including community and prison settings.

The position offers flexible start dates and hours, strong supervision, and opportunities to undertake research and academic development within a prestigious service.

Work Monday to Friday with no weekend work, joining a dynamic team committed to high-quality clinical care.

• Fractional or Full-time position for a Consultant Psychiatrist
• Flexible start date and hours
• Work Monday to Friday - no weekend work

We are seeking full time or sessional Consultant Psychiatrists to work in our expanding Community or Prison Services with a dynamic team to deliver forensic psychiatric services in a prestigious statewide service with a high profile in psychiatry. The Psychiatrist will be primarily involved in providing specialist clinical services and will have an opportunity to undertake research and academic development.

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) is a dedicated statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensicare, is a state-wide specialist mental health service that provides quality clinical services. It has developed a strong national and international reputation for research, teaching and service excellence.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Experience in forensic psychiatry is highly desirable but not essential.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available - Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• International Candidates - Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) and potential for up to $10,000 Relocation support to approved applicants.
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program - an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We promote the values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, and leadership, and strive to reflect these behaviours in all that we do. Forensicare offers a smoke-free work environment.