Mental Health Clinician (Perinatal, Infant & Early Childhood) - Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker- Level 3, Occupational Therapist- Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist Level 2 - Casual - Tresillian

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Mental Health Clinician (Perinatal, Infant & Early Childhood) | Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker- Level 3, Occupational Therapist- Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist Level 2 | Casual (Monday to Saturday) | Tresillian Metro (Nepean, Canterbury & Wollstonecraft) Reference Number: Tresillian 54/2026 Employment Status: Casual Enterprise Agreement: NSW Health Professionals (State) Award or Psychologists (State) Award or “Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives (State) Award Clinical Nurse Specialist (depending on professional discipline) Vaccination Category: CAT A Location: Tresillian Sydney Metro (Nepean, Canterbury and/or Wollstonecraft) Tresillian is currently recruiting for Mental Health Clinicians to join the Tresillian metro team as casual employees. The Mental Health Clinician provides specialist, culturally responsive, comprehensive and holistic perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health assessment, formulation, therapeutic intervention and risk management for parents, infants, young children and families accessing Tresillian services. Working within an attachment-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, neuroaffirming and family-centred model of care, the clinician strengthens parent–infant and parent–child relationships, promotes infant social and emotional development, and supports family mental health and wellbeing. The role requires advanced clinical skills in assessing and responding to parental mental health concerns, emotional distress, psychosocial complexity, family violence, child protection concerns and risks to parents, infants and young children. The clinician undertakes comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develops collaborative safety plans and delivers evidence-informed interventions through individual, dyadic, family and group-based approaches. Working within the Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (PIEC-MH) Service, the clinician provides multidisciplinary consultation, coordinated care, clinical education and service development, contributing to continuous quality improvement and innovation while collaborating closely with nursing staff and the broader multidisciplinary team. About us The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian , is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania. Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed. Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and Tasmania, providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training, and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au Our Model of Care Tresillian's Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Service works from an attachment-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and family-centred model of care. We value reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-informed interventions that strengthen parent–infant relationships and support parental and child mental health. Selection Criteria – Applicants must address the Selection Criteria Criteria 1 Qualifications in accordance with relevant award conditions and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA): · Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists : registration with AHPRA; for clinical psychologists: an endorsement in the practice area of Clinical Psychology, or enrolment in an approved registrar program working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. · Social Worker: eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and eligible for Mental Health Accreditation. · Occupational Therapist: Registration with AHPRA. · Registered Nurse: Registration with AHPRA, additional postgraduate qualification in mental health or substantial clinical experience in perinatal and infant mental health. Criteria 2 Demonstrated clinical experience in perinatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult mental health, with demonstrated experience or a strong commitment to developing expertise in parent–infant and early childhood mental health. Including: Assessment and management of perinatal mental health concerns, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, emotional distress and adjustment to parenthood. Delivery of evidence-informed individual, dyadic, family and group therapeutic interventions. Attachment-based and relationship-focused practice with parent–infant and parent–child dyads. Infant and early childhood mental health assessment and management. Criteria 3 Demonstrated ability to practise autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced clinical reasoning, sound professional judgement and culturally safe, reflective practice when managing complex presentations. Criteria 4 Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise competing clinical demands while maintaining accurate clinical records, professional correspondence and proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook and electronic client information systems. Criteria 5 Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice, clinical supervision, lifelong learning and positive collaborative relationships. Criteria 6 Demonstrated knowledge of local health, mental health and community services, and experience coordinating care and navigating referral pathways within multidisciplinary and interagency networks to facilitate timely access to appropriate treatment and ongoing support for parents, infants, young children and families Criteria 7 Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence (Class C or equivalent) desirable. Why join the PIEC-MH Team? • Work within Australia's largest early parenting organisation alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, child and family health nurses and midwives in a genuinely integrated multidisciplinary model. • Receive regular clinical supervision, professional development and support from PIEC-MH. • Join a highly regarded multidisciplinary Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health service that is committed to timely access, collaborative care and a "No Wrong Door" approach for families seeking support. • Deliver evidence-informed therapeutic interventions within an attachment-based, trauma-informed and family-centred model of care. • Help shape the future of specialist parent–infant and early childhood mental health services while contributing to national service innovation through Australia's leading early parenting organisation. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive. How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria . 2) Curriculum Vitae . 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email). Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position. For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Clinical Director Parent-Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Service I Ms Beth Fulton I Tresillian | Mobile: 0474 552 651 | Email: Beth.Fulton@health.nsw.gov.au