Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
🧠Shape recovery pathways in a specialist court diversion role
⚖️ Work at the intersection of mental health and the justice system
🤝 Join a skilled multidisciplinary Drug Health team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $113,617 - $138,482 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital is a leading mental health facility with a strong reputation for specialist and forensic services. You will be part of a progressive Drug Health team working in close partnership with the Adult Drug Court and MERIT programs, supporting clients with substance use and co occurring mental health needs in a highly collaborative and purpose driven environment.
• Specialist Drug Health and forensic focused service
• Strong culture of clinical excellence and ethical practice
• Collaborative links with courts, legal partners and health providers
• Supportive team with supervision and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to research and service innovation
What you'll be doing
You will provide specialist psychological services to clients involved in court diversion programs, delivering high quality assessment, intervention and court liaison within a complex and dynamic setting.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop targeted treatment plans
• Deliver evidence based psychological treatment in individual and group settings
• Prepare detailed court reports and liaise with judicial and legal stakeholders
• Provide case management, referrals and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Respond to risk, crisis and complex behavioural presentations with sound clinical judgement
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 Criteria
Registration: AHPRA Registered Psychologist with Forensic or Clinical Endorsement otherwise current eligibility for endorsement pathway
Selection Criteria
Masters degree in clinical psychology or forensic psychology and full registration with AHPRA. Endorsement as clinical or forensic psychologist preferable otherwise current eligibility for endorsement pathway.
Experience administering comprehensive assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.
Demonstrated skills in providing evidence based psychological treatment for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.
Ability to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behavior.
Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations and challenging client behaviors.
An understanding of the the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment.
Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ631620
Applications Close: 23rd February 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Annabel Persson at annabel.persson@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
