Mental Health Clinician, Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

 Employment Type - Fixed Term Part-time 

Hours per fortnight - 64 hours per fortnight 

Job Category - RPN3, Psychology 2, OT3, SW3

Req Id - 8809 

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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- 64 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 job is responsible for the provision of high-level direct care to children of the service, their families, and supervision and education of students.

  
  

   

  
  

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  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.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

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 [email protected]

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: [email protected] 
Phone: (03) 4215 8600  

Application closing date: Friday 31, August 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.