We would consider a job share arrangement

The National Perinatal and Infant Mental Health – Connect and Care Program (NPIMH-CCP) is a transformative care and navigation system.

This is a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the National PIMH Connect and Care Team and engaged in the implementation and ongoing development of a new, exciting and highly impactful care navigation service with a leading non-profit parenting support service provider and alongside experienced consortium members.

The team of Perinatal Infant Mental Health place-based navigators will triage and coordinate referrals from around the country, ensuring expansive local knowledge and subsequent location-specific support pathways.

The Program will provide a national comprehensive, stepped continuum of care for parents particularly those experiencing moderate/severe PIMH concerns, supporting these families to navigate the complex and fragmented PIMH service landscape. This new model will use well-articulated triage criteria to bring national consistency, whilst maintaining place-based flexibility in an ecosystem characterised by numerous providers and services nationally.

NPIMH-CCP Navigators will be based in every state and territory at an Australian Association of Parenting and Child Health (AAPCH) partner site. Navigators will work collaboratively with each other, within their host organisation, and across the wider PIMH ecosystem in their state/territory to connect the full primary, universal, secondary and tertiary PIMH service system and policy landscape unique to each state and territory.

Selection Criteria:

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist) or eligibility for membership with the peak professional association (Social Workers).
• Psychologists – Applicants must possess general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The possession of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational and Developmental psychology and / or eligibility for a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology would be highly regarded. PsyBA approved supervisor status would also be highly regarded.
• Social Workers – Possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work and membership (or eligibility for membership) of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). A postgraduate qualification in Social Work (or a related field) would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mental health issues in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, including maternal and infant health, parenting, mental health.
• Experience working with families who have young children.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals to facilitate health services for Aboriginal families and their children.
• Ability to build strong relationships and have a working knowledge of NSW Aboriginal Communities.
• Ability to liaise with perinatal infant mental health support services.

About Tresillian:

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, 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.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check and obtain a Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check
• Comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination – Category A
• Provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption before commencement of employment

What We Offer:

• 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)
• 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
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

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For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Ms Ann DeBelin, CNC – Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Tel (02) 9123 8862 | 0457 619 313 or Email: [email protected] using the subject line: National Perinatal Infant Mental Health Connect & Care Navigator enquiry via EthicalJobs.