Part-time Youth Mental Health Intake Specialist

Flourish Australia; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Tax-Free Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Flourish Australia is seeking an Intake Worker to support headspace services for young people aged 12–25. You will assess needs, manage risks, coordinate referrals, and provide brief interventions within scope, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role operates on a closed-term part-time contract through 30 June 2027, with 1 day per week in Castle Hill and 2 days in Parramatta, weekdays. Attractive remuneration + super + tax‑free benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, nursing, OT or allied health.
• Current or provisional registration with the relevant professional body (AHPRA / AASW / OT Australia / PACFA).
• Demonstrated skills in mental health assessment, triage, care coordination and brief interventions.
• Foundational knowledge of recovery-focused and family-inclusive practice.
• Understanding needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Competent with report writing and electronic client information systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess presenting needs and risks for young people.
• Coordinate referrals and alternative care pathways.
• Provide brief assessments or interventions within scope of practice.
• Escalate matters requiring senior clinical oversight.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary headspace team and external partners.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Triage

Care coordination

Brief interventions

Recovery-focused practice

Family inclusive practice

Diversity awareness

Report writing

Electronic records

Professional registration knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology / Social Work / Nursing / Occupational Therapy

Job description

Flourish Australia is seeking an Intake Worker to support headspace services for young people aged 12–25. You will assess needs, manage risks, coordinate referrals, and provide brief interventions within scope, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role operates on a closed-term part-time contract through 30 June 2027, with 1 day per week in Castle Hill and 2 days in Parramatta, weekdays. Attractive remuneration + super + tax‑free benefits apply.