Reference Number: 1349
Job Title: Clinician - Perinatal Emotional Health
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time Parental Leave replacement ending November 2025
Hours per Fortnight: 64
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 05/12/2024
For a confidentialconversation please contact: Jessica Wellman on (03) 5832 3170
About GV Health – Mental Health Services:
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
* Adult Mental Health
* Community Mental Health
* Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
* Aged Persons Mental Health
* Child and Youth Mental Health
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About the role
An exciting opportunity to join Infant, Child, & Youth Mental Health Service in our Perinatal Emotional Health Program (PEHP) for a fixed term (maternity leave cover). You will be providing follow up and support for women experiencing emotional health problems during pregnancy and early parenthood. You may be providing psychological intervention to help manage symptoms or coordination of referrals to appropriate support services. We work closely with other community agencies, such as Maternal & Child Health, this is a unique opportunity to learn more about the broader local service system.
We are looking for:
* Five years’ experience in mental health and registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social worker. Social workers must be eligible for membership with AASW. Registered Nurses must hold a post graduate diploma Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
* Keen interest in perinatal emotional health & wellbeing
* Familiarity with Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) Perinatal Mental Health Guidelines 2023 National Guidelines
* Desirable: Experience supporting women & families during perinatal period
Position Description: CLICK HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
* Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
* Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
* Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
* Paid parental leave
* Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
* A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
* Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
* Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.