Hospital Lead Psychologist

Permanent Full time | Salary: P5- $167,000 + salary packaging+ superannuation

Location: Thomas Embling Hospital - Fairfield

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About Forensicare

Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist forensic mental health service, supporting people living with complex mental health needs who intersect with the justice system. We’re looking for an experienced and committed Hospital Lead Psychologist to guide psychology services and champion best practice across Thomas Embling Hospital.

About the role

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving high-quality, evidence-based and recovery-oriented psychological care within a secure hospital environment. You will lead program delivery, support clinical governance, and strengthen the contribution of psychology within multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate psychology services and programs across the hospital

• Provide expert clinical oversight on complex assessments, formulations and interventions

• Contribute to risk management, treatment planning and recovery-focused care

• Mentor, supervise and develop psychology staff, interns and students

• Drive research, quality improvement and service development initiatives

• Represent psychology in hospital-wide planning, governance and strategic discussions.

About you

• AHPRA registration with AoPE in Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology and/or Forensic Psychology

• Master’s or Doctoral qualifications (Clinical, Forensic or Clinical Neuropsychology) 

• Eligibility as a Psychology Board of Australia supervisor

• Extensive experience delivering advanced psychological services within forensic mental health or similarly complex settings

• Strong leadership capability and confidence influencing at senior and multidisciplinary levels

• High-level skills in forensic assessment, risk evaluation and managing complex presentations

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including high-quality report writing

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Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence

• This position is subject to a Police Check

Benefits

§  Salary packaging and novated leasing options

§  Generous professional development allowance and study leave

§  Paid supervision and mentorship

§  Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid options)

§  Access to wellness programs and employee assistance

§  Full Victorian public sector leave entitlements

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.