Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician - headspace

Job description

Job Description: headspace Knox & Lilydale support young people aged 12–25 across Melbourne’s Outer East. Our vibrant, multidisciplinary team works alongside partner agencies and private providers to deliver youth‑friendly care, including physical and mental health, AOD counselling, and support with study and work. - Part-time (0.4 FTE) | Contract until 30 June 2027 - Based at headspace Lilydale, on the lands of the Wurundjeri People - Competitive salary dependant upon qualifications & experience + 12% super + Salary Packaging up to $18,550 Your role, your impact: As an Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician, you will play a critical role in shaping a young person’s first experience of care. You will: Your work helps young people feel heard, supported, and confident to take their next steps. - Create a welcoming and inclusive first point of contact for young people, families, and carers - Conduct intake assessments, mental state examinations, and risk assessments - Deliver brief intervention and single session therapy using evidence‑informed approaches - Manage and coordinate care pathways, from assessment through referral and follow‑up - Advocate for young people, liaising with fam...