Mental Health Clinician - Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Employment Type - PermenantFullTime
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - RPN3, Psychology 2, OT2, SW2
Req Id - 7679
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- Provide high quality best practice assessment and treatment to women in the perinatal period, and infants and children aged 0-11 years
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!
- Permanent part time position- 48 hours per fortnight
About the role
Join a progressive, multidisciplinary Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICMHWS) within MHDAS at Barwon Health, one of Victoria’s largest regional health services.
ICMHWS provides high quality best practice assessment and treatment to women in the perinatal period, and infants and children aged 0-11 years experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role will initially be linked with the perinatal program and will be responsible for the provision of high-level direct care to women with a major mental illness in the perinatal period and their infants.
This role is subject to change in response to service demand and the needs of the broader service.
Alternative roles may include:
- Mental health assessments of children aged 0-11 yrs and the provision of treatment to these children and their families.
- Crisis mental health assessments of children aged 0-11 years presenting with significant emotional or behavioural disturbance.
- Access/Intake
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Community development /liaison
- School based program
- Autism assessment team
Key Responsibilities
- Lead specialist clinical assessment and treatment of infants, children (0–11), and women in the perinatal period, delivering family-inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-based care.
- Undertake complex risk assessment and clinical decision-making, ensuring safety of children and young people while coordinating care from intake through to discharge.
- Drive integrated, multidisciplinary care and stakeholder engagement, including consultation, education, and collaboration with families, health services, schools, and community providers.
What We Are Looking For
- Advanced clinical expertise in infant and child mental health and perinatal psychiatry, with strong capability in assessment, treatment, and therapeutic interventions.
- Highly developed clinical judgement and risk management skills, particularly in complex and high-pressure environments involving vulnerable children and families.
- Collaborative, emotionally intelligent communicator with proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships across services.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Cassie Allen | Manager | Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service| Barwon Health
Email: CASSIE.ALLEN@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 8600
Application closing date: Monday 10, November 2025