Kids Hub Parent-child Interaction Therapy

We are seeking for the successful applicant who will deliver I-PCIT (PCIT program via the virtual platform) to families accessing the KIDS HUB - A project initiative and partnership between the Ministry of Health and Karitane.

The PCIT Clinician will be required to deliver services to meet the agreed number of families set by the lead agency.

**POSITION TITLE**:**Experienced**Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (I-PCIT) Clinician

**DEPARTMENT**:**Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (KIDS HUB)

**OPERATIONAL BASE**:**Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (Toddler Clinic)

**STATUS**:**Temporary **Full-time / Part time** contract until June 30, 2026

**CLASSIFICATION**:**Dependent on current qualifications: Allied Health or Nursing

**VACCINATION CATEGORY**:**A

**RESPONSIBLE TO**:**Director of Clinical Services through to the Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (PICMHS) Manager

**PURPOSE**

**Karitane Parent, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (PICMHS) provides mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention for parents during the perinatal period (pregnancy and the first postpartum year) and families with young children for 0-5 years.

The successful applicant will deliver I-PCIT (PCIT program via the virtual platform) to families accessing the KIDS HUB - A project initiative and partnership between the Ministry of Health and Karitane. The PCIT Clinician will be required to deliver services to meet the agreed number of families set by the lead agency.

The PCIT Clinician (Toddler Clinic) 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.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- 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 have full registration, and Clinical Psychologist should have endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Master’s degree (or higher) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
- Registered Nurse to meet Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 should demonstrate at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to perinatal, infant and/or child mental health.
- The PCIT Clinician will receive ongoing support and supervision in delivering PCIT treatment.
- Knowledge and experience in working with families and an understanding of infant mental health.
- Computer literacy and ability to use technology for the purposes of service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to mediate and negotiate conflict effectively.
- Demonstrated understanding of parenting in the context of diversity.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Temporary part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 or The Named NSW (Non
- Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Nurses Agreement 2017. Shift times and days may vary according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at several sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. The majority of Karitane’s 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

**VACCINATIONS**
- ** Category A**workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.

**_
What we offer_**.**
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits to reduce your tax
- 17.5% leave loading
- 12 % Superannuation
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Career Opportunities
- Family Friendly Accredited Workplace
- Employee benefits and more

Karitane has exceptional working conditions focused on providing a workplace that values Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.

Jo-Anne Micallef

Acting PICMHS Manager -Clini