Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker - Perinatal
Professional 3 Remuneration Package Range $130,087 - $145,485 including salary $110,873 - $124,173
* Career opportunity for AHPRA accredited MH Nurse Psych OT or Social Worker.
* Provide specialist care in perinatal mental health care to families.
* Develop collaborative care plans and participate in educational programs.
Apply your experience in mental health care with advanced clinical skills to provide specialist care to women and families at risk of perinatal mental health disorder.
NT Health's Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a specialist multi-disciplinary service that provides treatment and support to women and families identified as at risk of or having moderate to severe perinatal mental health disorders.
CYMHS has a vacancy in Alice Springs for a Mental Health professional with demonstrated experience in perinatal mental health care and an advanced level of clinical skills with extensive knowledge of professional standards clinical practices and mental health service provision.
As a Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker P3 your key duties include providing mental health assessment treatment planning and therapeutic support to women and families identified as having moderate to severe perinatal mental health disorder. You will participate in the development of collaborative care plans provide clinical leadership liaison and consultancy services and work collaboratively to develop solid partnerships with healthcare professionals and community organizations.
Ideally you will be an accomplished MH Nurse Occupational Therapist Social Worker or Psychologist with registration to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA or be eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and looking for an opportunity to support women and families identified at risk of perinatal mental health disorder.
Demonstrated experience delivering Perinatal Care and/or Mental Health Services with extensive knowledge of professional standards clinical practices and mental health service provisions is essential.
You will enjoy a competitive remuneration package with salary packaging options six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development.
This is an exciting time to consider moving to Central Australia where you can enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance allowing you time to explore the stunning landscapes of the MacDonnell Ranges Red Centre Desert Aboriginal rock art and spectacular storms and rainfalls.
The rich multicultural society and community spirit make Central Australia a great place to live work and play.