Principal Psychologist
Core
Lead psychological services and system-level change for complex forensic cases within the Men's Community Pathway at a hospital.
Role type
Senior clinical and operational leader (Principal Psychologist)
Builds
Recovery-oriented psychological services and therapeutic programs for individuals with mental illness who have offended or are at risk of offending
Domain
Forensic mental health / Clinical psychology
Required skills
Advanced clinical leadership, evidence-based intervention design, clinical governance, stakeholder relationship building, program evaluation, research methodology
Preferred skills
Strategic insight, workforce capability development, knowledge of criminal justice systems
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver advanced assessment, formulation, and intervention for complex forensic cases; Provide leadership, supervision, and consultation to psychologists; Lead therapeutic programs and continuous service improvement initiatives; Oversee safe, effective day-to-day service delivery and clinical governance; Build strong stakeholder relationships to support integrated care
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on clinical delivery