Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia MA MISSION AUSTRALIA Full time
Support Expectant and New Parents with Specialist Services

Mission Australia is seeking a dedicated Perinatal Mental Health Navigator to join our team in Darwin, NT. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting expectant and new parents with specialist services, ensuring timely support and promoting mental health awareness and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and action calls from referrers, individuals, and families seeking support
  • Coordinate intake, screening, and mental health assessment to direct parents and families to relevant local services
  • Support participants to navigate the complex perinatal and infant mental health service
  • Develop a plan with parents and families to meet immediate and long-term needs
  • Provide in-person support within the Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals one day per week
  • Ensure case notes are accurate and kept up to date

Requirements for Success:

  • Professional qualification in nursing, midwifery, or allied health, psychology with a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a relevant area
  • Current Registration with AHPRA (Nursing, OT, Psychologist) or eligibility with the peak professional association (Social Workers)
  • Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities – previous experience working within remote or regional groups would be beneficial
  • Previous perinatal and infant mental health experience
  • Accomplished in working with clients with complex issues and needs
  • In-depth understanding of how social factors affect the health and well-being of infants, children, and families
  • Knowledge of parenting, family dynamics, child development, including attachment theory and trauma-informed care approaches
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and build rapport with a range of people
  • Current open driver licence with no restrictions

Our Culture:

Mission Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Your Benefits:

  • Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

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