Position Title: Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, The Forensic Hospital - PPT (16hpw)

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 this role, we are looking for a health care professional with:

• Six-year accredited master's degree or higher in clinical neuropsychology and hold general registration and area of practice endorsement in clinical neuropsychology with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Approved as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical neuropsychology including neuropsychological assessment and intervention with patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

The Role

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist will provide specialist assessment and consultation regarding the management of patients in the Forensic Hospital with neuropsychological conditions and cognitive impairments, including those associated with serious mental illness.

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist will work with multidisciplinary teams across the Forensic Hospital to assess, formulate and develop management plans for patients with complex presentations, as well as provide support, consultation and training for clinical/forensic psychologists within the hospital in the assessment and management of patients with neuropsychological conditions and impairments.

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist will also contribute to the development or adaptation of therapeutic programs within the hospital to ensure accessibility of programs for patients with impairments that might otherwise impede participation.

Our Team, Location and Service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.


A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided. All days are paid. The next intake date is 25 November 2024.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary & Benefits
Your salary of $67.79 - $71.68 per hour plus superannuation, is just the beginning.

You will have access to a number of benefits:

• Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.

• Additional allowances

• Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and leave loading.

• Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression.

• Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues

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.

READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

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For role related queries or questions contact Christie Browne on Christie.Browne@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 2 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST