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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant Upon Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ465351
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
About the Role:
The Perinatal Mental Health (PIMH) position works in a collaborative model within Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) the position supports antenatal psychosocial screening, consultation and care coordination for families. The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) PIMH team provides a comprehensive parent-infant and family focused service where consultation with key stakeholders and partnership development are priorities.
The scope of the role includes providing evidence based interventions and case management for families and baby’s. The goal of this position within the PIMH team is to improve health outcomes for women and their families, by increasing support networks and, reducing vulnerabilities and risk factors in the perinatal period.
This role is suitable for the following:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
- Clinical Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Snr Psychologist
- Social Worker Level 3
- Counsellor Level 3
- Welfare Officer Level 3
- Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, Social Work with AASW membership, Counselling, or Community Welfare, with at least 3 years of postgraduate experience in Mental Health.
- OR Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing (including Div. 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant postgraduate qualifications and at least 3 years' experience in the clinical area of their postgraduate study.
- Extensive experience and knowledge working with consumers and families in the perinatal period, including Mental Health assessment, screening, care coordination, case review, and management of complex needs.
- Knowledge of the impact of Mental Health problems and mental illness on parenting, parent-infant relationships, and infant development.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Why Work at CCLHD:
· Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy & 17.5% leave loading.
· Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
· Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing and Social Club.
· Supportive and collaborative work environment.
· Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Applications Close: 29 February 2024 at 11:59 PM
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