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SalarySouth West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the role of Perinatal Emotional Health Program (PEHP) Worker. As a member of the Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) the PEHP Worker supports the psychological and mental health of women and families.
Working closely with a range of care providers involved in a consumer's perinatal care, offering short to medium term episodes of care to women and families impacted by mental and psychological health concerns during the perinatal period.
Position overview
- Fixed Term (12 month Parental Leave), Part-time (64 hours per fortnight), commencing February 2024.
- Warrnambool Campus
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Salary Range: $97,650.80 - $115,566.00 pro rata, plus superannuation
You will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and remaining customer focused at all times.
You're proactive, flexible, and resilient and happy to work autonomously, use your initiative, and have a high attention to detail.
You would have:
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist (as defined by the selection criteria)
- Ability to relate to a wide range of persons and professional groups.
- Experience in treatment interventions appropriate to perinatal anxiety and depression.
- Experience working with mothers and babies.
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Ongoing clinical supervision.
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 21 January 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024; or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024; or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
