Parent-Child Interaction Therapist, Clinician - Karitane
We are seeking a qualified PCIT Clinician(s) to provide intervention for parents and their
children aged 12 months to 4 years.
POSITION TITLE: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Clinician
DEPARTMENT: Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (Toddler Clinic)
OPERATIONAL BASE: Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (Toddler Clinic) Carramar and/or Campbelltown.
STATUS: Temporary contracts: Part time - varied hours up to January 2026
CLASSIFICATION: Dependant on current qualifications: Allied Health or Nursing
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services through to the Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (PICMHS) Manager
PURPOSE
Karitane Parent, Infant and Child Mental Health Services (PICMHS) provides mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention for parents during the perinatal period (pregnancy and the first postpartum year) and families with young children 0-5 years.
The role of the PCIT Clinician is to provide intervention for parents and their children aged 12 months to 4 years. Primary treatment interventions will include Parent Child Interaction- Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy- Toddlers (PCIT-T). Karitane PCIT services are flexibly delivered in person or via Telehealth. The PCIT Clinician may be required to deliver therapeutic services to clients presenting to outpatient, residential, and brief consultation-based services and support quality and practice improvement projects, and research initiatives.
The PCIT Clinician (Toddler Clinic) provides safe, effective, quality care consistent with Karitane’s mission, values and standards of care, and the Professional Code of Conduct.
Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA_ (Each criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)
1. AHPRA registration as a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse. A degree in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing which provides eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
o Psychologist should have full registration and Clinical Psychologist should have endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Master’s degree (or higher) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
o Registered Nurse in order to meet Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 should demonstrate at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to perinatal, infant and/or child mental health.
2. Training and experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) or willingness to undertake PCIT training with Karitane. The PCIT Clinician will receive ongoing support and supervision in delivering PCIT treatment.
3. Knowledge and experience in working with families and an understanding of infant mental health.
4. Computer literacy and ability to use technology for the purposes of service delivery.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to mediate and negotiate conflict effectively.
7. Demonstrated understanding of parenting in the context of diversity.
8. Current Driver’s Licence.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Temporary part time varied hours of employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 or The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017 . Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
This position may be required to provide clinical services via Telehealth in a work from home capacity.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants
VACCINATIONS
· Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.
· NOTE - please read and understand NSW Health policy directive for more information - https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2024_015.pdf
Enquires and applications – addressing the Selection criteria via email can be addressed to:
Jo-Anne Micallef- A/ Manager Perinatal, Infant & Child Mental Health Service (PICMHS)
Email: joanne.micallef@health.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 0438782588
And or for further enquires:
Sue Morgan ( Mondays and Tuesdays)
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Email: Susan.Morgan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 02 9794 2151
