Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician

• Part-time contract until mid-October 2026
• Based at headspace Knox on the lands of the Wurundjeri People
• Competitive salary dependant upon qualifications & experience 12% super Salary Packaging up to $18550

headspace Knox & Lilydale support young people aged 1225 across Melbournes Outer East. Our vibrant multidisciplinary team works alongside partner agencies and private providers to deliver youthfriendly care including physical and mental health AOD counselling and support with study and work.

Your role your impact
As an Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician you will play a critical role in shaping a young persons first experience of care.

You will:

• 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 evidenceinformed approaches
• Manage and coordinate care pathways from assessment through referral and followup
• Advocate for young people liaising with families schools employers and external services
• Present clinical assessments at intake meetings and reviews
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups responding to service needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with headspace and Each requirements
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team contributing to shared learning and care

Your work helps young people feel heard supported and confident to take their next steps.

About you
You bring warmth and curiosity to your work communicate with clarity and compassion across diverse communities and thrive both independently and as part of a team. Youre organised adaptable and committed to inclusion cultural safety and personcentred care.

You bring:

• Tertiary qualification in counselling psychology social work occupational therapy or a related field (registration desirable but not mandatory)
• Experience conducting intake assessment and risk assessment with young people
• Knowledge of adolescent development and youth mental health
• Experience using evidenceinformed therapeutic approaches

What will make you stand out

• Experience in youth mental health or communitybased settings
• Experience facilitating groups or communitybased programs
• Understanding of culturally safe and inclusive practice
• Interest in early intervention and brief therapeutic approaches

Whats in it for you
Each is the Lead Agency for headspace. At Each youll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture  Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Balance your way  Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
• Boost your take-home pay  Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Professional development & training  Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning
• Endless career opportunities  With over 200 programs across QLD NSW TAS ACT and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress
• More leave when you need it   4 or 5 weeks annual leave (dependent upon award or agreement coverage) personal/carers leave family & domestic violence leave and the option to purchase extra leave
• Free confidential support  Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family

Additional Information :

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

Ready to take the next step
To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us - Careers - Open Roles and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact Amanda Thomas headspace Services Manager - Knox & Lilydale at

Applications Close: Thursday 25th June 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising periodso dont miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each
At Each inclusion is at the heart of how we work connect and care. Were committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples LGBTIQA communities people with disability people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Learn more about next steps check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time