Youth Mental Health Intake Specialist

Flourish Australia; Parramatta; Híbrido; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tax-Free Salary Packaging

Entertainment benefits

Flexible working conditions

Career development and training

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring and supervision

Descripción de la vacante

headspace Castle Hill & Parramatta is seeking an Intake Worker to support young people aged 12–25. You will screen needs, assess risks, coordinate referrals and provide brief interventions within scope of practice.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary headspace team ensures youth-friendly care and pathways to services. Working 1 day in Castle Hill and 2 days in Parramatta, the role operates Monday to Friday with a closed-term part-time arrangement and attractive remuneration with super and

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, OT or allied health recognised by the sector.
• Current or provisional registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Experience in mental health assessment, triage, care coordination and brief interventions.
• Foundational knowledge of recovery-focused and family-inclusive practice.
• Understanding of youth-focused service delivery and diverse backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Engage and screen young people aged 12–25 who contact or are referred to headspace.
• Assess presenting needs, risks and determine suitability for services.
• Coordinate referrals and alternative care pathways with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide brief assessments or interventions within scope of practice.
• Escalate matters requiring senior clinical oversight when needed.

Conocimientos

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Care coordination

Brief interventions

Crisis intervention

Family inclusive practice

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or allied health

Herramientas

Electronic health records

Descripción del empleo

headspace Castle Hill & Parramatta is seeking an Intake Worker to support young people aged 12–25. You will screen needs, assess risks, coordinate referrals and provide brief interventions within scope of practice.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary headspace team ensures youth-friendly care and pathways to services. Working 1 day in Castle Hill and 2 days in Parramatta, the role operates Monday to Friday with a closed-term part-time arrangement and attractive remuneration with super and