• Position Title: Parent-Child Interaction Therapist Clinician (Village Connect and Bringing Families Together)
• Department: Community Programs
• Operational Base: Campbelltown, Miller and Fairfield
• Classification: Dependant on current qualifications: Allied Health or Nursing
• Status: 16 hrs Bringing Families Together, contract ends June 30, 2026. 24 hrs Village Connect, contract ends Dec 2024 (with potential for extension)
• Secondment available for NSW health or Karitane staff, maintaining health benefits and accruals).
• Capacity to negotiate working hours
•  Job share considered
• Vaccination Category: A
• Responsible To: Program Lead and Systems Navigator and clinically to PICHMS Manager
• This position requires travel across Southwest Sydney

ABOUT YOU:

2 days a week you will support families and community in the 2168 (Miller) postcode under the Bringing Families Together (BFT) program.

3 days a week you will work on the Village Connect pilot, with parents 25 years and younger, pregnant and parenting, living across SWS.

In these programs, you'll meet parents where they are, offering a spectrum of support through a tiered model from primary through to tertiary PCIT supports.

In this combined role:

• You will have exceptional skills in connecting and engaging with children and families, and other stakeholders in a community setting.
• You will demonstrate a passion for building parent’s confidence and capacity to parent and connect with their child/ren, improving health and developmental outcomes for all.
• You will be comfortable working across environments such as in an office, school spaces, in community spaces like libraries and parks, and in the clients family home when required.
• You will embrace, and want to continue learning about the cultural, generational and socioeconomic differences that exist within our SWS community.

PRIMARY FUNCTION & PURPOSE

The PCIT clinician plays a pivotal role within the Community Programs team, operating across two distinct projects in South West Sydney: Bringing Families Together and Village Connect. While these programs differ in some of the operational processes, they share a common goal of achieving positive outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The primary responsibility of the role involves delivering specialised Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) interventions within the community. This includes conducting one-on-one PCIT coaching sessions, facilitating both online and face-to-face groups, and implementing Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Toddler (PCIT-T) techniques as needed. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, the PCIT Clinician contributes unique skills and expertise. They assist in referral allocation, contribute to family management plans, handle complex case escalation, and provide support to their team where necessary.

Additionally, the role entails active participation in community engagement initiatives. The clinician is tasked with cultivating essential stakeholder relationships, fostering collaboration between services, and ensuring families receive comprehensive care and tailored support that addresses their specific needs.

The workload of the PCIT Clinician is diverse, encompassing community outreach activities and clinic-based interventions. They receive clinical supervision and support directly from the PICHMS Manager and Toddler Clinic, ensuring high-quality delivery of PCIT treatment and ongoing professional development.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA (Each criteria must be addressed in your cover letter)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• A passion for working with parents and families in a holistic and responsive way, meeting parents where they are to build on their strengths and resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of parent, infant/children mental health and intergenerational trauma.
• Understanding and ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations in the community.
• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds including CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, socially or geographically isolated families.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience with computer applications, databases, and reporting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fixed Term employment until 31st December 2024 as per relevant award in accordance with Named NSW (Non-Declared Affiliated Health Organisations Health Employees Staff Agreement

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.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings, and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WH&S Policies, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Criminal History, Working with Children’s Check, Apprehended Violence Orders, and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.

A full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is all about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under Employment Opportunities: www.karitane.com.au

Benefits of a career at Karitane

• Dynamic team
• Innovative organisation
• That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
• Professional development, support, and mentoring
• Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
• Additional leave accrued day off once a month where applicable.
• Encouraged to achieve your full potential.
• Respected and recognised.

Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate

• Meaningful work – that makes a difference.

Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (nsw.gov.au) including the annual influenza vaccinations, status if successful.

How to Apply:

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Jo Ubilla (Program Lead, Systems Navigator - Young Parents Hub) on: 0448 145 187.

A position description is attached.