Are you a dedicated psychologist passionate about mental health within the justice system? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in a unique and challenging environment? Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services invites applications for a Senior Psychologist role at Maryborough Correctional Centre. As a Senior Psychologist in the Prison Mental Health Services, you will provide specialised psychological assessment, intervention, and treatment to individuals within the correctional system. You’ll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the mental wellbeing and rehabilitation of prisoners, promoting positive outcomes for both individuals and the broader community.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Psychologist – Senior (Prison Mental Health) provides high level clinical services and leadership within the multidisciplinary Prison Mental Health Services (PMHS) team. The role is responsible for forensic mental health care through timely and responsive service provision required to meet the objectives of the PMHS. Including delivering high level clinical and forensic psychology services to adult patients of the PMHS, providing professional leadership, consultation, supervision and clinical input utilising a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of forensic mental health, contributing to the training of staff, skill development and the development and review of training, research, policy and clinical practice guidelines relevant to the provision of psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2509WB660753

Other benefits include: 

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2509WB660753 - RD (PDF, 995KB)
  Role Description