Mental Health Clinician / Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist (level 3), or Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 - Permanent Part-time (2 days per week)

Reference Number:21/2024

Enterprise Agreement:The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations Professional and Associated Staff Agreement

Location: Tresillian Nepean, 1B Barber Avenue, Kingswood

Tresillian is recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist, CNS2 or Occupational Therapist) to our Nepean Unit which provides care 24 hours per day, 7 days.

The Mental Health Clinician provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive and wholistic mental health care to parent-infant/child dyads and triads receiving a Tresillian parenting service. The role requires expertise in the clinical assessment, formulation and treatment of perinatal and infant mental health concerns, with a focus on parent-infant dyad/triad and wider family functioning, applying trauma-informed care principles. The Mental Health Clinician undertakes risk assessments and develops safety plans, including when thoughts to harm self or the child are present, and when child protection concerns exist, or domestic violence is present. The Mental Health Clinician facilitates group programs to support parent, infant and young children’s functioning, promoting secure attachment and positive mental health and wellbeing.

The Mental Health Clinician engages in: joint work with the multidisciplinary team; formal and informal consultation, and; evaluation and planning for future directions in service delivery and in staff support. The Mental Health Clinician works within the Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (PIEC-MH) Team, performing case management tasks while collaborating closely with other Tresillian clinicians to support families to meet their goals so that every child has the best possible start in life.

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading asTresillian, was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from four sites in metropolitan Sydney and numerous regional and rural sites supporting service provision to families across NSW, Victoria and ACT.

Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian provides local and state-wide services including: health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and, support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre based day programs, home visiting, telephone, internet and residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au

Selection Criteria - Applicants must individually address the Selection Criteria in their written application

1.Qualifications in accordance with relevant award conditions and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant oversight body.

Occupational Therapist and CNS2: Additional qualifications in an area of mental health study is desirable.

2. At least 3 years of clinical experience in perinatal mental health practice and demonstrated clinical experience in:

· The assessment and management of perinatal mental illness, including (but not limited to) postnatal depression and anxiety

· Individual, family and group therapies

· Attachment-based practice with parent-infant dyads

· Infant mental health assessment and management.

3. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with

complex situations.

4. Excellent time management skills, including juggling face to face client work, completing documentation in a timely manner, and competent,

independent skills using software programs such as Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook, PDF reader and client database systems.

5. Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice, positive interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict.

What We Offer: 1) Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity). 2) Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference. 3) Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. 4) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff. 5) Applicants who currently work within NSW Health or another Affiliated Health Organisation may be able to transfer their service and leave entitlements to Tresillian.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 Immunisation Medical Exemption Form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.

How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter individually addressing the selection criteria. 2) Curriculum Vitae. 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email).

For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Director Child & Family Mental Health & Wellbeing Services I Ms Tanya Crawford I Tresillian | Mobile: 0474 552 651 | Email: [email protected]