Parenting Program Coordinator

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Bendigo Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Medical and Nursing, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 14743

**Work in an environment that offers**:
- A supportive environment for career progression and development
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff

**The Position**
**Position Title**: CAMHS Parenting Program Coordinator
**Classification**: NP75-NP77, YB24-YB27, YC46-YC49
**Hours per fortnight**: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
**Employment Status**: Full Time (or part time option available if preferred)
**Other requirements**: COVID-19 Vaccination

**Role Description**

In the context of an integrated multidisciplinary community mental health team, and under the direction of the Manager and team Psychiatrist (s), the CAMHS Parenting Program Coordinator will provide support and leadership to their designated clinical teams. Providing clinical oversight to the development and facilitation of a group -based parenting program for parents and caregivers of children accessing The Infant, Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Programs will be evidenced based and focused on helping parents develop effective strategies of responding to their child’s behaviours and emotions along with strengthening relationships in the family dynamics.

The clinician will also be responsible for assessing the needs of the participants in the group and referring them on to appropriate services (internal and external) where required. The delivery of group programs will be face to face and the clinician will be responsible for ensuring ease of access for parents to attend the groups. This may require groups to be run in regional areas, after hours in the evenings or on weekends. The clinicians work hours will need to be flexible in order to accommodate for this.

**The Team**

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

**Working for Bendigo Health**

Our team love working with us, and it’s easy to understand why. We’ve got a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

- Excellent financial support for relocation, if you’re moving to join our team
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to work full-time or part-time
- Visa sponsorship for you and your family, if you need it
- Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
- An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- A terrific staff discount program, across health insurance, banking and local businesses

On top of all this, our Mental Health and Wellbeing team are supported by our Mental Health Professional Development Unit. They provide our team with education, professional development, career-planning and supervision opportunities. If you have aspirations to grow in your career, or gain different experiences in your clinical practice, we’ll help you find the way.

**Living in Bendigo**

Situated in the beautiful Greater Bendigo region, Bendigo offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting and recreational facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and recreational activities within our region.

If you’re relocating to our region, we’re here to help you. We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move. We’ll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups. We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here.

**Interested?**

We’d love to hear from you Click **APPLY NOW** and follow the prompts. Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact **Natasha Garner** on **(03) 5440 6506**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.