Hospital Lead Psychologist

1 month ago
Fairfield, Victoria — Hybrid$167KFull TimePsychology

Job Description

About the Role

Join Forensicare as a Hospital Lead Psychologist in United States. Hospital Lead Psychologist Permanent Full time | Salary: P5- $167,000 + salary packaging+ superannuation Location: Thomas Embling Hospital - Fairfield Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Key Responsibilities

  • focused care Mentor, supervise and develop psychology staff, interns and students Drive research, quality improvement and service development initiatives Represent psychology in hospital
  • wide planning, governance and strategic discussions.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $167K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Forensicare as a Hospital Lead Psychologist.

Key Skills

Clinical OversightRisk ManagementTreatment PlanningRecovery-Focused CareMentoringSupervisionResearchQuality ImprovementService DevelopmentForensic AssessmentRisk EvaluationComplex Presentations ManagementReport WritingLeadership

Requirements

Candidates must possess AHPRA registration with AoPE in Clinical, Clinical Neuropsychology, and/or Forensic Psychology, along with a Masters or Doctoral qualification. Essential attributes include extensive experience in forensic mental health settings and strong leadership capabilities.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Hospital Lead Psychologist position at Forensi Care includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Forensi Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($167k–$167k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Oversight, Risk Management, Treatment Planning, Recovery-Focused Care, Mentoring, Supervision, Research, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: This senior leadership role is responsible for driving high-quality, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented psychological care within a secure hospital environment. Key duties include leading program delivery, supporting clinical governance, and strengthening the contribution of psychology within mul...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, Professional Development Allowance, Study Leave, Paid Supervision and Mentorship, Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid Options), Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Forensi Care

Mental Health Care
Fairfield, Victoria
10+

Benefits & Perks

Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Professional Development Allowance
Study Leave
Paid Supervision and Mentorship
Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid Options)
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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