Senior Child & Youth Forensic Psychologist ( )

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‑quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care, from welcoming newborns to supporting older people. More than 22,000 dedicated staff focus on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care. Job Details Psychologist Grade 4 Part‑time (0.4 EFT / 2 days per week) Based in Moorabbin Until September 2026 The Role Support an integrated intake process within Alfred Care Group Infant, Child & Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) and headspace programs, while coordinating the Southeast Community Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (CYFMHS). Provide specialist consultation support and assistance to enhance an integrated system and service response. Emphasis is on supporting the skill development of clinicians and workers to expand capacity to intervene early and prevent escalation of offending behaviours. Duties may include service development, education and primary and secondary consultation. Experience and Qualifications Approved tertiary qualifications Registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) Practice endorsement as a clinical/clinical neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia Registered to practice as a supervisor with AHPRA Minimum of ten years’ clinical experience post completion of postgraduate training Experience working with children, young people and families with co‑occurring mental health, offending and AOD issues Extensive experience providing mental health, forensic and alcohol and other drug assessment and intervention in partnership with young people and families Experience fostering a positive multidisciplinary team environment Experience liaising with community agencies and other service providers Extensive skill in assessment of young people and delivering effective interventions with them and their families Australian working rights Current influenza vaccination Satisfactory Working with Children Check Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities – deducted pre‑tax Frequent professional development opportunities and regular supervision Located close to public transport and cafes We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr