Psychology Educator – Clinical Neuropsychology

• Part-time 45.60 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE) ongoing / Psychology Grade 4 / For commencement July, 2024
• Salary $120,884.40 (P4-1) - $145,412.80 (P4-5) (PRORATA) + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
• Based at various locations
• A culture where people care
• Investment in a career for life
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion 

 A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

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Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. We address the needs of people experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community. These services are delivered through inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital, community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service and prison-based services at several locations. This position will be required to work across all Forensicare sites.

About the Role:

• Part-time (0.6 EFT), ongoing role responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the clinical education and supervision for clinical neuropsychologists employed by Forensicare. 
• Delivers training to psychologists in line with relevant experience and expertise.
• Contributes to the education and training of Clinical Neuropsychology students and Psychology Registrars and the clinical supervision program for all Clinical Neuropsychologists. 
• Oversees the growth and development of the education program for Clinical Neuropsychology as well as playing a role in supporting the interdisciplinary education initiatives of the organisation more broadly. 
• Responsible for delivering education that supports the achievement of 'Best Care' – care that is safe, effective, person-centred, and connected – and drives quality and safety improvement across the organization.
• The role works collaboratively with the Psychology Educator team to engage in research and evaluation projects.

Duties:

• Oversight of the Professional Development for Clinical Neuropsychologists 
• Provides training to registrars, psychologists and other disciplines on topics related to clinical neuropsychological practice.
• Provides supervision to Clinical Neuropsychology registrars and students.
• Works collaboratively with the Psychology Educator team to engage in research and evaluation projects, to support the translation of research into clinical practice and to support clinical neuropsychologists to develop research ideas and contribute to research projects. 

About You:

• Sound theoretical knowledge of Clinical Neuropsychology including neuropsychological assessment, neurology, neuropathology and neurobiology, and interventions in acquired brain injury, mental health and alcohol and substance use disorders
• Knowledge in clinical forensic psychology including forensic assessments (i.e., court ordered assessments, assessment of risk for violence) and intervention with offenders and/or forensic patients is desirable but not essential.
• Have demonstrated clinical experience and advanced knowledge to be able to provide education and teach other psychologists and/or students.
• Extensive postgraduate psychology experience at a senior level in mental health or forensic mental health, or other relevant setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery in a forensic context.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, develop and evaluate a psychology service.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and motivational skills.
• Proven experience in the management of professional development and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of the current psychological approaches in working with clients experiencing mental illness within a forensic setting.
• Extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, the mental health system, the forensic mental health system and the relevant legislation.
• High level of communication skills including in the delivery of education and consultation services.
• Demonstrated experience in high level strategic advice in relation to service development and practice within a complex organisational setting.
• Proven ability to supervise students and staff.
• Demonstrated experience conducting empirical research and engaging in other scholarly work.

What you need:

• More than ten years' experience with demonstrated, highly developed clinical leadership skills, extensive postgraduate, professional experience and, recognized professional specialisation.
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology or equivalent from an APAC accredited course.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practioners' Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• Must hold area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology. Forensic psychology area of practice endorsement is desirable but not essential.
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.
• A Supervisor approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Must hold area of practice endorsement in clinical and/or forensic psychology. Dual clinical/forensic psychology area of practice endorsement is highly desirable however not essential.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• International Candidates – Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) to approved applicants.
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based support to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program—an external, confidential, self-referral employee well-being program for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check
• We are able to Sponsor eligible International candidates for 186 Permanent or 482 Temporary Visa 

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion, and fairness and promotes behaviours that are always consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free environment.