AddressJoin 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: 28
Location: Charlestown and Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ497771
Applications Close: Monday, 8th July 2024
Specialist Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Perinatal 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 available
We 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)
About You
We are seeking a Senior Clinician who can provide expert care through exceptional interpersonal relationships. Your role will be crucial in optimising care provision for our clients. You are an emotionally intelligent, client-centered professional with a passion for supporting parents and Infants facing acute Mental Health challenges. An emotionally intelligent, client-centered professional with a passion for supporting parents and Infants facing acute Mental Health challenges.
You have the ability to;
- 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.
What we can offer you
Alongside the multi-disciplinary clinical supports of the local Adult Mental Health Team including direct line management, you will also be supported by broader PIMHS HNE Team including a Perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist, CAMHS Special Program Coordinator and 5 other PIMHS Clinicians (via weekly PIMHS team meetings + supervision via telehealth).
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Join Us
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of parents and Infants facing acute Mental Health challenges, we invite you to apply. Take the next step in your career with PIMHS and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.
Requirements
- 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,Djirruwang Program), which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 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
For role related queries or questions contact Stephanie Watkins on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information 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.
