Psychologist Grade 2 - Forensic Youth Mental Health Services

Bayside Health

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 and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full time (1EFT/80 hours + ADO) to end November 2026
• Psychologist Grade 2
• Based in Moorabbin
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) is friendly to infants, children, young people and their families/carers.  

We provide accessible mental health services inclusive of family, friends and support networks.  

We are a specialist, multi-disciplinary and intensive care mental health service incorporating the lived and living experience of family peer specialists and youth peer workers.  

Here at Alfred Care Group our staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS, including shared values and attitudes, inclusion of diversity, company culture, innovation and impact, and career growth. ICYAMHWS staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do, express feeling valued in the work they undertake, and that they are making a difference. We pride ourselves on taking care of their staff by providing support, supervision, reflective practice, education and professional development, whilst challenging them to grow.  

SUPPORTING CHILDREN AT RISK OF JUSTICE ENGAGEMENT (SCRJE)

This program aims to deliver specialised consultation, assessment, and intervention at the earliest point possible to address the forensic needs of at least 20 children aged 10-11 (or 12-13 found Doli incapax) at risk of justice engagement with high harm behaviours/or complex needs.

The Role

In this role, you will work as part of the broader CFYMHS team to provide specialist forensic mental health assessment, formulation, and intervention to CFYMHS clients, including the Supporting Children at Risk of Justice Engagement (SCRJE) early intervention program for youth aged 13 and below. The role will also provide ongoing consultation to treating teams and stakeholders, and outreach work (travel) to meet with clients as required. The role will also demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of clinical and forensic presentations in children and youth related to the interaction between criminogenic, developmental, family, systemic and mental health factors, as well as to contribute to treatment planning, safety planning and coordinated care responses.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• Masters or Doctoral degree(s) in Forensic and/or Clinical Psychology.
• Registration with the Psychology Board via AHPRA as a psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009).

Desirable

• Membership of the APS.
• Experience conducting mental health, forensic and/or alcohol and other drug assessment and intervention in partnership with young people and their families.
• Experience in working within a positive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience working with a range of community agencies, demonstrated ability to consult and liaise with other service providers.

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 professional supervision
• Located close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Neira Ott (CFYMHS Manager) on ph: 8552 0555 or at N.Ott@alfred.org.au  

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 7th July 2026.

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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.