Clinical Psychologist, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards Team - PFT, Sydney Olympic Park
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- Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
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- REQ628529 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $113,617 - $138,482 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ628529
Applications closed: 5 January 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT
Position Title: Clinical Psychologist, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards Team - PFT, Sydney Olympic Park
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
For more information, please see links below:
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The Role
To provide high-quality, evidence-informed psychological services within a community adolescent forensic mental health team in the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). Providing mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination by incorporating discipline specific recommendations to the identification and formulation for young people and their families who are experiencing crisis or mental health complexity.
The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, case-formulation and treatment of young people with complex mental health issues involved in the criminal justice system. The Safeguard Service team which is community based and will provide rapid, mobile, intensive and flexible short term delivery of skilled evidence based interventions to improve outcomes for young people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Our location:
The Justice Health Olympic Park office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park. Designed for inter-departmental communication and collaborative working, the office provides large open spaces and an abundance of natural light. An array of restaurants and café options are a short walk away.
Easy access is provided via public transport including buses, trains, and ferries, as well as road access via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site, and bicycle storage and shower amenities are available in the office as well.
Salary & Benefits
Your annual salary will be $113,617 - $138,482 p.a plus superannuation. You will also have access to a number of benefits:
o Additional allowances that may apply
o Access to salary packaging benefits.
o A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (If full-time).
o Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
*This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with a Masters degree (6th year) or higher in Clinical Psychology or some other relevant endorsed area of psychology (e.g. Forensic Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology) that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
- Provide an example of where you have demonstrated strong clinical formulation skills and leadership to advocate for a consumer with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team.
- Describe how you have managed high workload demands and competing priorities in your clinical practice.
- Outline your experience using risk assessment tools with young people and how this informs your clinical decisions.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Freeman on Rachel.Freeman@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5 January at 11:59pm AEDT
