Clinical Psychologist

• Modern, purpose-built forensic mental health environment

• Work within a supportive teaching hospital culture

• Contribute to innovative, recovery-focused care

Lead meaningful psychological interventions and forensic assessments to support patients on their recovery journey.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist  
Remuneration: $113,617 – $138,482 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown 

Where you'll be working
Located at the Budyari Gumada Unit, Blacktown Mental Health Recovery Centre (BMHRC) on the Blacktown Hospital Campus, this role offers the chance to work within a modern, rapidly expanding healthcare precinct serving one of NSW’s most diverse communities. 

You’ll join a team committed to collaboration, learning and delivering exceptional care in a purpose-built space.

• State-of-the-art forensic mental health facilities designed for therapeutic outcomes

• Teaching hospital environment supporting student learning and professional growth

• Outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens to promote wellbeing

• Easy access to Westpoint Shopping Centre (10-minute walk)

• Multiple parking and transport options, including onsite parking and nearby Blacktown Station

What you'll be doing 
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide a high-level psychological service to forensic patients incorporating assessment, treatment and evaluation of an individual's functioning and the provision of comprehensive forensic reports to the Mental Health Review Tribunal

You will contribute to assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery planning while strengthening service quality through education, supervision and ongoing development.

• Deliver individual therapy, group programs and evidence-based psychological interventions

• Complete comprehensive forensic assessments and high-quality reports for the Mental Health Review Tribunal

• Participate in multidisciplinary team risk assessments, care planning and discharge processes

• Support the education and supervision of students and colleagues within a teaching hospital setting

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, research, quality assurance and professional development

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join NSW Health, where you’ll be supported to grow your career, care for your community and shape the future of mental health services. Apply today to be part of Western Sydney’s leading forensic mental health team.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology   

• Registration: Full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or Forensic Psychology) 

Selection Criteria:

1. Hold a Masters or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology and have full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA. 2 years Length of full registration / practice.

2. Sound working knowledge of psychiatric disorders and demonstrated experience providing neuropsychological and clinical assessments for adults diagnosed with a mental illness.

3. Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based individual and group-based interventions and assessments, and knowledge of how to refer inpatients and outpatients for evidence-based clinical assessments and therapy for adults diagnosed with a mental illness.

4. Demonstrated experience providing high-quality MHRT and forensic reports, including ability to express case formulation and risk management plans would be an advantage.

5. Proven experience working in a multidisciplinary mental health setting and maintaining team work processes as well as highly developed self-initiation and organisation skills

6. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

7. Experience in Clinical Supervision and training other professionals.

Requisition ID: REQ644869 
Applications Close: 18th March 2026.

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr John Basson on 02 8670 3212.