Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical assessment, Psychological intervention, Forensic mental health, Recovery-based approach, Clinical governance, Group program development, Mental health care, Treatment planning, Crisis management, Professional development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-month contract with possibility of extension and/ or permanency. Classification: Psychologist Level 2 (PN 41045) Salary: $91,026 – $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Forensic Mental Health Services Closing Date: 29 April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Psychologist who is looking to join the Forensic Mental Health Services team. This is a temporary position with the possibility of permanency. Under limited supervision you will be providing clinical assessment and intervention to patients within a therapeutic forensic environment. You will ensure a therapeutic and recovery-based approach is taken, focusing on individually tailored treatment programs to maximise position mental health care outcomes for consumers. You will use your expertise to contribute to the development, analysis, evaluation and planning of psychological group programs in line with relevant framework and also participate in the implementation of clinical governance. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy work environment, with the ability to manage respond and prioritise competing requests in a calm and efficient manner. You will take pride in maintaining high work standards and maintaining accuracy, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for mental health consumers. On site supervision and specialist training will be provided to support professional development. A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Graham Twycross on (02) 5124 1516 or at Graham.Twycross@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide clinical assessment and intervention to patients within a therapeutic forensic environment. They will also contribute to the development, analysis, and evaluation of psychological group programs while ensuring adherence to clinical governance.