Senior Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

at  Western Sydney Local Health District

• Specialist care for perinatal mental health and family wellbeing.
• Leadership in innovative clinical and research practices.
• Shape services through education and strategic planning.
  Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 25th January 2026)
  Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
  Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
  Hours Per Week: 16
  Location: Westmead

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: Post graduate qualification in a clinical health field, such as Social Work and Occupational Therapy or completion of a recognised Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Registration: Current Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Clinician (PIMHC) plays a vital role in supporting women and families within WSLHD, addressing severe mental health challenges during the perinatal period. The position combines clinical care, leadership, research, education, and service planning.

• Provides specialist clinical care for women and infants up to 24 months with severe mental health challenges.
• Leads assessment and management of complex perinatal cases, enhancing clinical processes and practices.
• Engages in research to advance perinatal mental health and shares findings through publications and presentations.
• Designs and delivers specialised education programs to build capacity across WSLHD services.
• Contributes to strategic planning, shaping service models for comprehensive family support.