Employed Model, Perinatal Mental Health

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Service

Job title Employed Model, Perinatal Mental Health - Designation Professional 2

Mental Health Clinician

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 05/01/2026 for 12 months

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Palmerston

Position number 44744 RTF Closing 16/11/2025

Contact officer Sherryn Mae Aslani-Sian at

About the agency

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Deliver high quality, culturally responsive and effective Perinatal Mental Health services within NT Health

Context statement

The Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Service (PMHCS) provides tertiary level consultations for assessment and treatment planning

for women who have or are at risk of developing a moderate to severe mental illness and/or complex presentations. The PMHCS provides

expert knowledge and education to primary and other tertiary health providers. The PMHCS is located within the Adult Mental Health

Team as part of the Top End Mental Health Service.

The Employed Model Program offers a fixed 12-month contract with the PMHCS with a requirement to study a postgraduate certificate

in perinatal and infant mental health.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment planning and brief interventions for women in the perinatal period.

1. Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
2. Maintain accurate and up to date records through the use of computer-based client information management systems
3. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary role modelling behaviour and promotes and maintains a learning environment

through performance development of self and others.

5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

1. Commitment to complete a postgraduate certificate in perinatal and infant mental health.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Have relevant tertiary qualifications in, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing/Midwifery that meets the

membership eligibility requirement of the Australian Professional Association and/or registration in Australia with relevant Health

Professional Board.

1. Demonstrate recent clinical experience and well-developed knowledge and skills in mental health.

2. Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care

provision for clients and families

4. Demonstrated ability as a clinical resource person and role model to mentor and preceptor new and junior staff and students

5. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a

multidisciplinary team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.

6. Proven skills in using electronic information systems for maintaining accurate records with a high standard of accurate and proficient

documentation

Desirable

1. Previous training in perinatal and infant mental health

2. Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health, Midwifery, or Mental Health

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and

criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For

immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or

body substances), check with contact person for requirements.