Clinical Senior - Perinatal Counselling
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- Health Clinician
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- REQ678880 Requisition #
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- 13 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678880
Applications Close: 05/08/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 4: $131,585.00 – $134,775.00 per annum
Clinical Psychologist: $118,162.00 – $144,021.00 per annum
Senior Clinical Psychologist: $150,490.00 – $159,112.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 – $139,712.00 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Join us in shaping the future of perinatal wellbeing across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
This is a new and exciting leadership opportunity within the Community Counselling Service (ComCS), created in recognition of the complex and vital work undertaken to support perinatal mental health, family wellbeing, and early intervention across our communities. The role reflects our commitment to delivering integrated, responsive, and compassionate care for families during one of the most significant transitions in life.
The Community Counselling Service provides accessible, person-centred psychosocial assessment and therapeutic support to children, families, and individuals of all ages across NBMLHD. Working within a warm, collaborative, and highly skilled multidisciplinary environment, ComCS plays a key role in responding to antenatal and postnatal psychosocial concerns, childhood development challenges, domestic and family violence presentations, and a broad range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Through early intervention and integrated care, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
As the Clinical Senior Perinatal Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape and strengthen the district's approach to perinatal psychosocial care. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with direct clinical practice, allowing you to influence service development while remaining connected to the experiences of families and frontline clinicians.
You will provide expert clinical leadership, championing evidence-informed and best-practice perinatal interventions while fostering strong partnerships across Primary Care and Community Health services, maternity services, mental health services, and external stakeholders. Through consultation, supervision, education, and mentoring, you will support clinicians to build confidence and capability in responding to the complex needs of parents, infants, and families.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced clinician who is committed to supporting families through the physical, emotional, social, and identity changes that accompany pregnancy and the transition to parenthood. You will understand the profound impact that parental mental health and family wellbeing can have on parent-infant relationships and lifelong health outcomes and be motivated to drive positive change in this important area of practice.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a small specialist caseload, modelling high-quality therapeutic interventions and helping translate strategic priorities into meaningful service improvements. Your expertise, compassion, and ability to inspire others will contribute to a positive team culture, support professional growth, and ensure the service remains responsive, innovative, and aligned with district priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and person-centred care. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can influence system-wide outcomes while making a direct difference to families during a critical stage of life, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of a team that is committed to supporting families to thrive from the very beginning.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Qualification: - Social Work: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or - Senior Psychologist: General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and a current Senior Psychologist or eligible for Senior Psychologist grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 9th year of service and thereafter rate), or - Clinical Psychologist: Accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and general registration as a psychologist with AHPRA with endorsement (or working towards endorsement) in the area of Clinical Psychology, or - Counselling: Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA.
- Extensive experience and advanced clinical expertise in assessment, counselling, and case management with a focus on perinatal infant mental health. Demonstrated high level of understanding of the importance of parent infant connection and the need for early identification of risk to prevent the incidence and impact of emotional and mental health challenges for families.
- Experience in the provision of clinical services around a broad range of child, family and individual presentations including antenatal and postnatal care, with an advanced understanding of the intersection of Domestic and Family Violence.This includes the ability to provide consultation to multidisciplinary professionals and a deep understanding of relevant policies, legislation and frameworks.
- Demonstrated capabilities in support and supervision of staff in a clinical setting, applying coaching, training and communication skills to support multidisciplinary capability building.
- Demonstrated ability to apply highly developed interpersonal and relational skills when engaging both clients and colleagues to facilitate professional service delivery and positive workplace cultures.
- Proven ability to apply excellent technology skills, time management and oral and written communication skills, to plan, implement, evaluate and report on services, and lead quality improvement projects.
- Proven excellent networking skills and an ability to practice within the Primary Health Care Framework, including building effective partnerships with other relevant government, non-government and community organisations.
- Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Lloyd on Tracey.Lloyd1@health.nsw.gov.au
