Senior Forensic/Clinical Psychologist (512545)
The Team
Community Forensic Mental Health Services and the Defendant Health Liaison Service are Statewide Services based in Hobart, Launceston and the Northwest of the Tasmania. The team work with clients who have been both legally mandated into the service but can also be voluntarily referred into our care. The Community Forensic Mental Health Services (CFMHS) and Defendant Health Liaison Service (DHLS) are part of the wider Forensic Health Service, which encompasses Forensic Mental Health Services and Correctional Primary Health Services. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
As a Senior Forensic / Clinical Psychologist, you will play a key leadership role within Community Forensic Mental Health Services, delivering advanced psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to clients involved with the criminal justice system.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Provide specialist forensic psychological assessments, interventions and court reports
- Lead and coordinate clinical service delivery for psychology services
- Manage a clinical caseload using evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Deliver risk assessments and expert advice for complex cases
- Provide supervision, mentoring and professional leadership to staff and students
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and interagency collaboration
You will need
- Significant experience in forensic and/or clinical psychology, including work with complex clients
- Strong leadership capability, including experience supervising and supporting staff
- A commitment to high-quality, ethical practice and working within legislative frameworks
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$131,122 to $138,984 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible
Allowance
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Endorsed with the Psychology Board of Australia in the approved areas of Forensic and/or Clinical Psychology
- Eligibility for accreditation as a supervisor for the Forensic and/or Clinical Colleges of the Australian Psychological Society.
Applicants should note, the position features:
- Intrastate travel will be required
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Rebecca Carpentier
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Email address: rebecca.carpentier@ths.tas.gov.au
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