The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is seeking multiple dedicated psychologists to join our specialist team providing psychological input to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This is a great opportunity to be part of Tasmania’s only community based forensic mental health team, delivering evidence-based care, risk assessments, and professional consultation to a wide range of stakeholders.
Are you a passionate psychologist with experience in forensic settings? Join a unique statewide service making a real impact in the Tasmanian community.
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is seeking multiple dedicated psychologists to join our specialist team providing psychological input to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This is a great opportunity to be part of Tasmania’s only community based forensic mental health team, delivering evidence-based care, risk assessments, and professional consultation to a wide range of stakeholders.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including for risk (e.g. physical violence, sexual offending, stalking, etc.), psychological functioning, personality and cognitive abilities.
- Provide court-ordered psychological reports and expert opinions
- Deliver consultation and support to broader multidisciplinary mental health services and justice partners.
- Work collaboratively with a skilled and supportive statewide team.
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and skilled psychologist who:
- Has experience/knowledge in evidence-based risk assessments, working with complex risk presentations, and intervention treatment models with complex populations (e.g., CBT, DBT, Schema, EMDR)
- Holds clinical or forensic endorsement (preferred but not required)
- Has strong assessment, formulation, and report writing skills.
- Enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams and values professional collaboration
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working arrangements with the option to be based in either the Hobart or Launceston areas.
- Family-friendly and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a statewide service and the broader mental health system
- Clinical supervision is encouraged and there is the opportunity to work with other like-minded Psychologists
- Diverse clinical work with opportunities for professional development and specialisation
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.
Eligibility
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
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Endorsed with the Psychology Board of Australia in the approved areas of Forensic and/or Clinical Psychology
