Specialist Mental Health Clinician

Join a specialist team making a life-changing impact in the earliest years - support parents and infants through complex perinatal mental health with compassion, expertise and collaboration.
Remuneration
: $ $67.15 per hour + super

Employment Type
: Temporary Part Time until June 2028

Position Classification
: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Counsellor Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist

Location
: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle

Hours Per Week
: 20

Requisition ID
: REQ609712

Applications Close
: Monday, 27th October 2025

About Us
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) is a specialist perinatal mental health service for parents (and their infants) with a severe, acute, or complex mental illness, or are at imminent risk of relapse/episode and who are pregnant or have a child under the age of two. The PIMHS service sits under the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This position sits within the local Adult Mental Health Team with line management and leadership support from HNELHD CAMHS CCI, Special Programs & Partnerships Manager. You will be based with Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service at James Fletcher Campus Newcastle.

About The Role
PIMHS is a specialist perinatal mental health service for parents (and their infants) with a severe, acute, or complex mental illness, or are at imminent risk of relapse/episode and who are pregnant or have a child under the age of two. PIMHS provides time limited, intensive specialist perinatal and infant mental health support, either provided through direct patient care or consultation for a range of severe or complex perinatal mental health disorders including severe depression and/or anxiety, postpartum psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, complex trauma and personality disorders. PIMHS works alongside the allocated mental health clinician and collaboratively with adult and infant/child health services to support care for both parent and infant. PIMHS has a key role in establishing key care pathways and referrals to ongoing providers in the community.

As part of our supportive team, you'll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS CCI, Special Programs & Partnerships Manager and you will be working within an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, you will benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs - all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.

About You
We are seeking an emotionally intelligent, client centred, passionate and enthusiastic Senior Clinician – who has the ability to support the needs of parents and their infants who are experiencing acute mental health. Expert interpersonal relationships will be key in this role, in order to optimise care provision.

Requirements

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For CMS2 or CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

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Information For Applicants
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This is a Category A position
. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases
for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.