Specialist Mental Health Clinician - Young People and Children of Parents with a Mental Illness

Join YP-COPMI to make a meaningful impact on families, providing specialised mental health support for children and parents in need of compassionate, family-focused care.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ542793
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025


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:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  
  

About the role: 

YP-COPMI offers specialised, time-limited mental health support for children and infants when their parents are linked with an Adult Mental Health Team, addressing severe or complex mental health disorders. This service is delivered through direct patient care or case consultation, focusing on supporting the mental health needs of both the parent and the child. We are seeking an emotionally intelligent, client-centred Senior Clinician who is passionate and enthusiastic about working with families experiencing acute mental health challenges. Strong interpersonal skills are essential in this role to ensure effective care provision and support for the parent-child relationship.

As a Senior Clinician, you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the Adult Mental Health Team and the broader YP-COPMI HNE team, which includes the CAMHS Special Program Coordinator and other COPMI Clinicians. Monthly team meetings will provide ongoing support and collaboration. You will also have professional responsibility to the appropriate HNELHD Mental Health Head of Discipline, with access to discipline-specific supervision. The key values that guide the YP-COPMI service include delivering integrated, collaborative care, providing family-focused assessments, supporting parenting, and promoting child development. This role will involve providing specialist advice and consultation to adult and CAMHS mental health colleagues, enhancing the delivery of Family Focused Intervention, and offering mobile, assertive, and flexible support to improve patient outcomes and reduce disruptions such as mother-baby separations during hospital stays.

Where you’ll be working:

YP-COPMI is a specialised mental health service for children whose parents have a mental illness. This role is based within the local Hunter Valley Adult Mental Health Team, with joint leadership support from both HNELHD CAMHS and the Adult Mental Health team (operational and clinical).

YP-COPMI collaborates closely with the assigned adult mental health clinician and their team, taking a family-focused approach to support the mental health and well-being of both the parent and child. The service plays a crucial role in creating care pathways and facilitating referrals to community-based providers for ongoing support. This position is guided by the NSW Health Family Focused Recovery Framework.

Nestled in the Lower Hunter Valley, Maitland offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and scenic beauty, making it an ideal place to call home. Just a short drive from Sydney, this vibrant region combines a relaxed pace of life with access to modern amenities, creating a unique living experience. With its lush vineyards, rich cultural heritage, and tranquil natural surroundings, Maitland offers an immersive lifestyle that's perfect for those seeking a balance of serenity and adventure. As a gateway to the historic Hunter Valley, it’s a community where you can enjoy local wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities, all while living in a welcoming environment.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable, plus significant clinical experience in Child and Youth Mental Health.
  • Clinical Psychologists must have minimum postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA
  • For Social Work/Occupational Therapy, qualification in accordance with Schedule C, and eligibility for Level 3 of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW or Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA.
  • For Nursing, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA & meet the requirement for Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 grading under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' State Award.
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers' licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Fionna Murphy on Fionna.Murphy@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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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.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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