Principal Psychologist

Principal Psychologist - HospitalPermanent Full time (Part-time also considered) Salary: P4 - $123302.40 - $148319.60 salary packaging superannuation Location: Thomas Embling HospitalHelp shape the future of forensic mental health care and lead impactful psychological services within our specialist statewide ForensicareForensicare is Victorias specialist forensic mental health service providing care across inpatient community and prison settings. We deliver recovery-oriented services that integrate hope social inclusion and collaboration. Our work spans clinical care research and professional education supporting individuals with mental illness who have offended or are at risk of to a re-design of how we deliver psychological services in Thomas Embling Hospital we are excited to have the opportunity to recruit two experienced Principal Psychologists to join our leadership team and manage the delivery of psychological services across key care pathways. These include:Mens Community Pathway supporting transition and recovery into the communityWomens Pathway working across both community and custodial trajectoriesThe RoleAs a Principal Psychologist this rare and exciting opportunity will enable you to provide clinical and operational leadership within one of the designated streams ensuring delivery of high-quality recovery-oriented psychological services. You will help to shape a redesigned service lead system-level change and influence forensic mental health practiceReporting to the Hospital Lead (Psychology) you will lead a team of psychologists to deliver psychological services within one pf the specified pathways. You will collaborate across disciplines oversee evidence-based interventions and drive service improvement while supporting workforce capability and clinical Responsibilities:Deliver advanced assessment formulation and intervention for complex forensic casesProvide leadership supervision and consultation to psychologists and teamsLead therapeutic programs and continuous service improvement initiativesOversee safe effective day-to-day service delivery and clinical governanceBuild strong stakeholder relationships to support integrated careAbout YouYou are a highly experienced psychologist with a passion for forensic mental health and leadership. You bring strategic insight advanced clinical expertise and a commitment to recovery-oriented Selection Criteria:Minimum 10 years experience with advanced clinical leadership skills. Hold general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia(PsyBA)orfor overseas-trained psychologistsbe eligible for a PsyBA transitional program to attain general completed a minimumof aLevel3 and4 APAC-accredited Psychologytraining sequence (i.e. Masters or Doctorate)inoneor moreof the followingAreasof Practice Endorsement (AoPE): Clinical PsychologyClinicalNeuropsychology and/ have or be eligible for an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in clinical psychology clinical neuropsychology and/or forensic psychology orbeeligibletocommence a Registrar program in one or more of with Forensic AoPE alone will need to demonstrate the necessary education training and experience in clinical psychology needed to work in forensic mental health settingsRegistration with AHPRA and Board-approved Supervisor ability to manage and evaluate psychology education knowledge of mental health and criminal justice experience in research and scholarly view the full position description please click hereFor any further questions about the role you can contact Nik Loft Hospital Lead Psychologist - to ApplyTo apply please submit:Resume (CV)Cover Letter outlining your suitabilitySpecify which pathway stream you are most interested in: WomensMens CommunityPlease note: While you are encouraged to nominate your preferred stream placement is not guaranteed within a specific pathway. Final allocation will be made in alignment with organisational requirements and service needs. We are committed to working collaboratively with successful candidates to support the best possible fit for both the individual and the note applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than and Immunisation EvidenceThis position is subject to a Police CheckBenefitsSalary packaging and novated leasing optionsGenerous professional development allowance and study leavePaid supervision and mentorshipFlexible work arrangements (including hybrid options)Access to wellness programs and employee assistanceFull Victorian public sector leave entitlementsForensicare 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 ofRESPONSIVENESS 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.