Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services

Listed By : Department of Health, Tasmania on 24 Jun 2025

Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services

The Team :

Join a dedicated and multidisciplinary team within the Statewide Forensic Mental Health Services, based at the Wilfred Lopes Centre in southern Tasmania. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Working collaboratively across disciplines, the team fosters a supportive and professional environment focused on recovery-oriented practice, continuous improvement, and community safety. You'll be part of a service that values innovation, clinical excellence, and the wellbeing of both clients and staff.

The Role :

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Psychologist will :

Provide specialist psychological assessments, treatment and secondary consultation services for clients of the Wilfred Lopes Centre, utilising evidence-based best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the assessment, support and management plans of patients with forensic mental health needs and promote inpatient awareness and education in relation to mental health. You will need to :

Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and treatmentswithin a multidisciplinary team at the Wilfred Lopes Centre, supporting individuals with complex forensic mental health needs. Provide expert consultation and collaborationwith internal and external stakeholders to enhance care planning, risk management, and mental health education across the criminal justice system. Contribute to quality improvement and professional development initiatives, including research, training, and the promotion of a safe, rights-based approach to care for vulnerable populations. Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania :

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment :

Fixed term full time, day worker position, with on-call roster as required, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve months.

• 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 : $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022. Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be foundhere

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification / program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable :

Endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of Forensic and / or Clinical Psychology or working towards. Current Drivers Licence Note : - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features :

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