Join this specialist perinatal Mental Health service and make a difference to the lives of parents and their infants.Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $128,653 (Dependant on Qualifications) + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 28Location: Charlestown and Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ497771Applications Close: Monday, 8th July 2024Specialist Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal and Infant Mental HealthPerinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMHS) is a specialist perinatal Mental Health service for parents (and their infants) with a severe, acute, or complex mental illness, or who are at imminent risk of relapse/episode and who are pregnant or have a child under the age of two.Our service provides time limited, intensive specialist Perinatal and Infant Mental Health support, through direct patient care or consultation for a range of severe or complex perinatal Mental Health disorders including severe depression and/or anxiety, postpartum psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, complex trauma and personality disorders.PIMHS works alongside the allocated Mental Health Clinician and collaboratively with adult and Infant/child health services to support care for both parent and Infant. PIMHS has a key role in establishing key care pathways and referrals to ongoing providers in the community.The position has professional responsibility to the appropriate HNELHD Mental Health Head of Discipline and will be linked into discipline specific supervision and supports. You will also have the opportunity to be linked to the StateWide PIMHS clinicians – through the annual PIMHS Conference (Nov), and supported locally to engage in education opportunities specific to your role.The opportunities availableWe currently have two opportunities to join PIMHS;
- 24 hours per week (Permanent) for PIMHS Greater Newcastle – with the position to be at the Lake Macquarie Mental Health Team (Charlestown)
- 21 Hours per week (Temporary until December 2024) at Hunter Valley Mental Health Team (Maitland)
- Provide specialised support to parents and Infants experiencing acute Mental Health issues.
- Foster client-centred care through empathetic and supportive interactions.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Utilise your expertise to enhance care pathways and support ongoing treatment.
- Commit to continuous professional development and best practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health,
For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification. * Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
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For role related queries or questions contact Stephanie Watkins on Stephanie.Watkins@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants:To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !