Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician

• Full Time – Ongoing position

• Located in Dandenong - Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Nation (Boon Wurrung/Bunurong Peoples)
• Salary dependant on qualifications and skills + 11.5% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds across Australia, offering support through over 145 communities, online and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools.

Your Role, Your Impact

We are seeking a compassionate Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician to provide engaging, client-focused intake and service access for young people, their families, and stakeholders. You will assess clients' needs, deliver evidence-based mental health interventions for mild to moderate issues, and engage families in treatment planning. This role involves flexible service delivery in the community, presenting cases at clinical reviews, and maintaining strong local agency relationships. You will also support students on placement, conduct health promotion activities, and ensure accurate client records. Additionally, you'll collaborate on project-based clinical work with the Intake Team Leader and Clinical Lead.

Who We’re Looking For

• Highly developed assessment & therapeutic counselling skills with young people
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders i.e. young people, GPs, schools, government agencies, private practitioners etc.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving and negotiation skills especially with young people in the early stages of help seeking.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including proven skills in negotiating, developing and managing cooperative relationships and constructive communication
• Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and issues informing health services for young people and families, along with an understanding of the Primary Health Care sector.

What’s in it for you

A Team That’s Got Your Back

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.

Great Pay & Perks

• Competitive salary – Based on your experience, plus above-award conditions and generous leave options.
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.

Career Growth & Learning

• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
• Learn from the best – Clinical supervision, debriefing, and exposure to diverse client cases to build your expertise.

Additional Benefits

• A workplace designed for you – Well-resourced facilities, on-site parking, and everything you need to do your best work.
• Extra savings on the side – Access novated leasing for a cost-effective way to manage your vehicle expenses.

• Holds a minimum Bachelor level qualification in a related discipline
• Completion of a Criminal History Check and Employee Working with Children Check (or State equivalent) prior to commencement of employment and as required by legislation and policy during employment, as well as a duty to disclose relevant information that may arise after employment has commenced
• Current state-based driver’s license (Desirable)

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Mark Dollin, Intake Team Leader. Phone – 0428 094 016 or Email [email protected]

Applications Close: Friday 11th April

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

If this sounds like a role that would make you excited to come to work each day, we’d like the opportunity to learn more about you!  Please have a read of the position description, attach a resume, and in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

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