Senior Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician, Part-time/Sessional, VIC - Narre Warren
Part-time (0.8 FTE, Monday to Thursday) | Contract until 20 June ****
Based at headspace Pakenham, on the lands of the Bunurong People
SACS Level 5 | 12% Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 p.a.
Your role, your impact
As our Senior Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician, you'll be a steady and reassuring presence for young people taking their first step towards support. Combining clinical expertise, leadership and compassionate care, you'll create positive first experiences for young people and their families while helping ensure the centre operates safely and effectively.
As the designated in office senior at
headspace Pakenham
, you'll provide day-to-day leadership and support to colleagues, visitors and community partners, while delivering evidence-based interventions that help young people access the right care at the right time.
You will:
Lead as the on-site senior,
opening and closing the centre and supporting staff, visitors and co-located services
Provide welcoming intake and service access support
to young people, families and community stakeholders
Deliver evidence-based brief interventions
using single-session and short-term therapeutic approaches
Assess needs
across mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study domains
Support timely access to care
by coordinating referrals and connecting young people with appropriate services
Build strong relationships
with young people, families, schools, GPs and community partners




Contribute to clinical leadership activities
as an active member of the local senior leadership team
Support students and emerging clinicians
through mentoring, guidance and professional practice support
Maintain high-quality clinical records and reporting
in line with service and compliance requirements
Participate in community engagement initiatives
that improve awareness of, and access to, support
About you
You're a compassionate and experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and their families. You thrive in collaborative environments, build trusted relationships with ease, and bring strong clinical judgement to help young people access the right support at the right time.
You have:
Bachelor qualification/s in Youth Work, Occupational Therapy, Social Sciences, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline
Experience delivering mental health support to young people and young adults, including assessment, risk management and brief intervention
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people, families, carers and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds




Understanding of adolescent development and youth mental health service systems
Current Driver's Licence
What will make you stand out
You'll be highly regarded if you bring:
Experience working within a headspace service or youth mental health setting
Experience providing single-session therapy and brief treatment models
Previous experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring or student support
What's in it for you?
Each is the leady agency for headspace. At Each you'll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
Diversity and belonging
– We value all backgrounds, abilities and identities, and are committed to cultural safety.
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.
Professional development & training
– Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
Support your wellbeing with accesstoFitness Passport
– discounted access to hundreds of gyms,poolsand fitness facilitiesnationwideforyou and your family
Endless career opportunities –
With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress
Free, confidential support –
Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you andyour family
More leave when you need it –
4 or 5 weeks annual leave (dependent upon award or agreement coverage), personal/carer's leave, cultural and gender affirmation leave, and the option to purchase extra leave
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📌 Senior Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician, Part-Time/Sessional, Vic - Narre Warren (Melbourne)
🏢 Headspace
📍 Melbourne