Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1898879
Position: Perinatal Emotional Health Worker (PEHP)
About the role
South West Healthcare's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services is offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a Perinatal Emotional Health Program (PEHP) Worker. This fixed-term role until July 2029 provides stability while giving you the chance to make a lasting impact on women and families during the perinatal period.
Within this role you will provide vital mental health and emotional support from conception to 12 months postpartum, managing a caseload of women experiencing perinatal challenges. Working closely with Midwifery, Maternal and Child Health, GPs, and other primary care providers, you will coordinate care, navigate referral pathways, and strengthen community connections.
This is your chance to combine clinical expertise with meaningful influence, helping to shape and strengthen a critical service over the life of the role.
What you bring
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume b y Sunday 4 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Please note that, due to the holiday period, interviews will begin from 12 January onwards. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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