Specialist Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

at  Hunter New England Local Health District

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: 28
Location: Charlestown and Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ497771

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.

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.