Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health

We are seeking a Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Professional, qualified as Psychologist / Social Worker / Registered Nurse / Occupational Therapist, to join our team of the Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services for Jade House for both Carramar and Camden sites.

**POSITION**: Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Professional - Psychologist / Social Worker / Registered Nurse / Occupational Therapist.
**HOURS**: Part-time - 24 hours per week.
**STATUS**: Parental leave up to 12 months
**DEPARTMENT**: Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (Jade House)
**OPERATIONAL BASE**: Carramar and Camden
**VACCINATION CATEGORY**: Category A
**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Director of Clinical Services through the Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (PICMHS) Manager

**SUMMARY ROLE AND FUNCTION**
Karitane Perinatal, Infant and Mental Health Services (PIMHS) provides mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention for parents during the perinatal period (pregnancy and the first postpartum year). Jade House services include comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessment, formulation and care planning for stepped care interventions matched to level of need: individual or group brief intervention or intensive/specialist dyadic psychotherapy/counselling. The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Clinician (Jade House) provides safe, effective, quality care consistent with Karitane’s mission, values and standards of care, and the Professional Code of Conduct.
Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

1. AHPRA registration as a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse. A degree in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing which provides eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Psychologist should be eligible for registration and Clinical Psychologist should have endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Master’s degree (or higher) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.

2. Recognised postgraduate qualifications in perinatal/infant mental health (PIMH) and/or post graduate qualifications in counselling or psychotherapy with a minimum of three years practice experience in the field of PIMH.

3. Demonstrated clinical experience in provision of assessment and therapeutic interventions with clients experiencing psychiatric and psychological disturbances during pregnancy, postpartum and parenting infants up to 1 year of age.

4. Experience working with parents in the perinatal period or early parenting period in a Child and Family Health setting or in Child and Adolescent, Youth or Adult Mental Health Service.

5. Knowledge and experience in working with families and an understanding of infant mental health.

6. Computer literacy and ability to use technology for the purposes of service delivery.

7. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

8. Demonstrated ability to mediate and negotiate conflict effectively.

9. Demonstrated understanding of parenting in the context of diversity.

10. Current Driver’s Licence.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
Employment conditions for this role are in: accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement and Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.
The majority of Karitane services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants

**Benefits of a career at Karitane**
- Dynamic team
- Innovative organisation
- That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
- Professional development, support and mentoring
- Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
- Additional leave, accrued day off once a month where applicable
- Encouraged to achieve your full potential
- Respected and recognised
- Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
- Meaningful work - that makes a difference

**Please note**: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave a