Company

The Peregrine CentreSee more

addressAddressGriffith, NSW
CategoryGovernment & Defence

Job description

INTERESTED IN IMPROVING RURAL MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE through supporting local research and training?

WORK FROM HOME anywhere in the Murrumbidgee Area

ARE YOU A MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER? Perhaps wanting a balance to your clinical work with a training and research role? 

The Peregrine Centre helps social impact organisations to innovate better services, backed by user insight, clinical science, and data-based evaluation. We are proud to be awarded a 5-year partnership with NSW Health to translate research into high-quality community-based supports for mental health and resilience in rural, regional and remote NSW.  

We are seeking an applicant with outstanding networks in the mental health field to be our connection to the local community. Core Responsibilities include: 

  • NETWORK BUILDING: Create and nurture local networks to encourage the implementation of mental health best-practice in your regions
  • TRAINING: Promote and encourage use of learning resources and research supports. This may include activities such as local presentations, participation in local practitioner networks, and leading local learning cohorts. Curate and create resources for the mental health workforce. 
  • SUPPORTING RESEARCH: Encouraging clinicians to apply for our small project grants, working with grant recipients to help them with tasks like recruitment. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact for anyone committed to the idea that any NSW resident should be able to access the best quality mental health services when they need them.  

This is a part-time role of 8 hours per week on a limited contract until October, 2026. Local Project Officers will work from home with flexible hours as long as they attend weekly Thursday afternoon meetings via videoconference. They can be based anywhere in the local region. IT packages to facilitate remote work will be supplied. A small weekly allowance will be provided for use of their own motor vehicle for local travel. Overnight travel within NSW will be required from time to time, these travel expenses will be paid.   

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 

  • Postgraduate research qualifications in mental health related field, such as Psychology, Mental Health Nursing or Social Work, where research subjects were included. Candidates currently completing their postgraduate studies will be considered.  
  • Familiarity with practice-based research in the mental health field. 
  • Facilitation skills for learning groups with mental health workers
  • Excellent local networks and ability to grow them
  • Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage a range of stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
Refer code: 2282529. The Peregrine Centre - The previous day - 2024-05-25 00:50

The Peregrine Centre

Griffith, NSW
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