• Full-time contract until the end of June 2025 – option to work Mon-Fri or Tues-Fri & every second Sat
• Work across headspace centres in Narre Warren & Pakenham
• $54.08 - $56.47 (subject to experience) + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have strong leadership skills and experience in mental health services? headspace Casey Cardinia is seeking dedicated professional to lead our dynamic Intake & Brief Intervention team.

As the Intake & Brief Intervention Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality services to young people in the Narre Warren and Pakenham areas. This position is essential for ensuring that our intake processes are efficient, effective, and empathetic, providing timely and appropriate support for young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and streamline the intake process to ensure swift and efficient service access
• Deliver evidence-based brief interventions tailored to the unique needs of young people and their families
• Build and nurture strong relationships with local stakeholders to enhance client pathways and collaborative care
• Provide clinical and operational guidance to your team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with key performance indicators
• Maintain accurate client records and reporting processes, ensuring adherence to privacy laws and regulations.

You will work closely with our Clinical Lead to manage clinical systems, oversee risk management, and contribute to the senior leadership team’s strategic direction.

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

Alternatively for more information, please contact Michael Castaneda, Clinical Lead - headspace Casey Cardinia at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Intake & Brief Intervention enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s in it for you?

EACH is the lead agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Internal professional development calendar
• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

About you

You’re a compassionate and skilled leader with a strong commitment to youth mental health. You bring:

• A minimum Diploma level qualification in Youth Work, Occupational Therapy, Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in assessing and treating young people with mental health challenges, including advanced risk assessment skills and knowledge of diverse treatment modalities
• A thorough understanding of child and youth mental health, primary health care, and relevant legislation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with expertise in managing client data and navigating electronic systems
• Familiarity with the headspace National key priority groups is advantageous

Additional information

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Next Steps

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.

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!