Neuropsychologist - Forensic Mental Health

🧠 Deliver specialist neuropsychological assessment and consultation in forensic mental health

🌱 Help shape a new 20-bed low secure forensic service from the ground up

🤝 Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and rehabilitation

Build specialist forensic mental health care through expert neuropsychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Budyari Gilli, Blacktown Hospital, and be part of the exciting opening of a new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit on 13 October 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to join a new service from its beginning and play an important role in shaping its clinical culture, model of care and patient experience. Working alongside the existing Budyari Gamada services, the unit will provide specialised assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for people with mental health impairments within the forensic mental health system.

You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment that values:

Recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and consumer-centred care.Evidence-based clinical practice, education, research and innovation.Collaborative partnerships across the forensic mental health network.Rehabilitation and recovery-focused approaches that support positive patient outcomes.

A diverse and inclusive workforce committed to delivering high-quality mental health care across Western Sydney.

The service will operate as part of the Forensic Mental Health Network and work closely with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network to support integrated care, continuity of treatment and patient flow across NSW.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Neuropsychologist, you will provide specialist neuropsychological assessment and consultation for patients with complex mental health presentations and potential cognitive and behavioural implications. Your expertise will contribute to assessment, formulation, treatment planning, rehabilitation and recovery.

You Will

Manage a clinical caseload involving complex neuropsychological assessment and intervention.Conduct evidence-based assessments to support diagnosis, differential diagnosis and monitoring of cognitive and behavioural functioning.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to translate assessment findings into meaningful treatment, rehabilitation and recovery recommendations.Provide clear, ethical and clinically appropriate documentation, feedback and recommendations to patients, families, carers and treating teams.Contribute specialist knowledge through supervision, peer consultation and professional development in neuropsychological assessment.

This role will suit a Neuropsychologist who can bring sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centred care to a complex forensic environment. You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to service development and help establish a high-performing clinical team.

Make a difference with NSW Health

Join a workplace where your expertise can have a lasting impact. At WSLHD, you will be supported to grow your career, contribute to innovation and deliver care that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities.

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

Qualification: Completion of a recognised Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, Psychology Board of Australia

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience in neuropsychologist assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes within a mental health and/or forensic mental health settingDemonstrated knowledge of psychological issues that can arise in patients/consumers referred for neuropsychological assessment in a forensic mental health settingDemonstrated experience working independently in the provision of care and excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish the service goals and improve patient/consumer goals and outcomesDemonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt the communication style to suite the target audience.Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and an understanding of the issues that impact on delivery in relation to the field of psychological practice

Requisition ID: REQ690644

Applications Close: 15th September 2026

Need more information ?

Find out more about applying for this position.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Crino on Natalie.Crino@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.