Psychologist Grade 2

• Permanent Part – time (0.9FTE)
• $94k-$106k pro-rata + super + benefits
• Location: Ravenhall Correctional Centre

A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Forensicare provides specialist forensic mental health services across 13 of Victoria’s 15 prisons. This position based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Melbourne's west, provides 75 prison-based custodial mental health beds as well as assessments and outpatient services provided in maximum-security forensic mental health complex within the medium-security prison.

About the Role

Join Forensicare’s Outpatients Program at Ravenhall Correctional Centre as a Psychologist Grade 2, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering specialist forensic mental health care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention, and clinical management to men in custody, supporting their mental health recovery and reducing reoffending risk. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a challenging yet highly rewarding forensic setting.

Duties

In this role, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments (including psychometric and diagnostic assessments)
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions to address the mental health needs of forensic clients
• Contribute to risk assessment and risk management alongside the clinical team
• Prepare clinical and court reports where required
• Support case formulation, treatment planning and program development
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure integrated care
• Maintain strong therapeutic relationships with consumers and stakeholders

About You

• Experience in mental health and/or forensic settings (highly regarded)
• Strong clinical skills in mental health assessment, intervention and treatment
• Knowledge of forensic assessment, risk assessment, and offender rehabilitation
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and court liaison
• Commitment to consumer recovery and continuous professional development

What you need

• Hold general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Has completed a minimum of a Level 3 and 4 APAC-accredited Psychology training sequence in one or more of the following Areas of Practice Endorsement (AoPE): Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and/or Forensic Psychology.
• Must have an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology
• Psychologists with Forensic AoPE alone will need to demonstrate the necessary education, training, and experience in clinical psychology needed to work in forensic mental health settings.

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• Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
• Comprehensive orientation

Eligibility

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 people 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.