Youth Mental Health Intake Clinician: Brief Intervention

Accesshc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Ongoing professional development

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,990 + $2,?

Job summary

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) invites applications for a Headspace Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician at headspace Malvern. The role focuses on intake, screening, risk assessment and short-term, trauma-informed interventions for young people aged 12–25 within a collaborative MDT.

Part-time 0.8 EFT, max-term to December 2027, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in school and community partnerships to support holistic youth mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth mental health and related health services.
• Experience with brief intervention and evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and safety planning.
• Skill in collaborative, family-inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, duty calls and service enquiries to determine appropriate support pathways.
• Deliver intake assessments, brief interventions and risk assessments.
• Provide short-term counselling and case management for youth.
• Build partnerships with schools, families, and community services for coordinated care.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed

Brief intervention

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Youth Work or related discipline

Job description

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) invites applications for a Headspace Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician at headspace Malvern. The role focuses on intake, screening, risk assessment and short-term, trauma-informed interventions for young people aged 12–25 within a collaborative MDT.

Part-time 0.8 EFT, max-term to December 2027, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in school and community partnerships to support holistic youth mental health outcomes.