Perinatal Mental Health Navigator Support expectant and new parents with specialist services, ensuring timely support and promoting mental health awareness & intervention
$84,159+ super + not for profit salary packaging benefits Permanent Part Time Contract – a 9 day fortnight for real work/life balance Location: Darwin NT 0800 Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Your Opportunity
This role focuses on identifying and connecting parents to appropriate services across the Northern Territory, improving early intervention and prevention of mental health issues.
You will manage referrals and conduct telephone intake and assessment, ensuring timely support for individuals, while maintaining accurate records.
Collaboration with healthcare providers and community organisations will be key to strengthening referral pathways and ensuring services are inclusive and accessible.
Additionally, you will deliver training and awareness programs to promote mental health, reduce stigma, and improve service delivery.
By coordinating perinatal mental health services, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing of families during this critical life stage.
Your Key Responsibilities
Receive and action all calls from the help line from referrers, individuals and families seeking support Coordinate intake, screening and mental health assessment to direct parents and families to relevant local services Support participants to navigate the complex perinatal and infant mental health service Develop a plan with parents and families to meet immediate and long-term needs Provide in person support within the Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals one day per week Ensure case notes are accurate and kept up to date Requirements for Success
Professional qualification in nursing, midwifery, or allied health, psychology with a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a relevant area Current Registration with AHPRA (Nursing, OT, Psychologist) or eligibility with the peak professional association (Social Workers) Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities – previous experience working within remote or regional groups would be beneficial Previous perinatal and infant mental health experience Accomplished in working with clients with complex issues and needs In-depth understanding of how social factors affect the health and well-being of infants, children, and families Knowledge of parenting, family dynamics, child development, including attachment theory and trauma-informed care approaches Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and build rapport with a range of people Current open driver licence with no restrictions Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your Benefits
Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How To Apply
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