Youth Mental Health Intake

**Company Description** For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.**

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers **Altogether Better Care**—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.
- ** Part-time, ongoing position (0.6 FTE - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)**:

- ** Based at our Knox (Wantirna South) site**:

- ** Play a pivotal role in providing equitable access to youth mental health services**:
Are you passionate about youth mental health and looking for a rewarding role?
We're seeking a **Youth Mental Health Intake & Assessment Coordinator** to join our dynamic team. As part of the Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) intake team, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and equitable access to mental health services for individuals aged 16 - 25 across the Eastern, Northern, Inner East, and South Eastern Melbourne catchments.

In this dynamic role, you will:

- ** Incoming referrals management**: Manage incoming referrals from individuals, carers, mental health agencies, and community health services.
- ** Oversee intake process**: Oversee the intake process for our Youth Residential Recovery Program and Youth Outreach Recovery Service.
- ** Referral coordination and service promotion**: Coordinate referrals, chair selection panels, and promote our services to potential referral agencies and consumers.
- ** Stakeholder collaboration**: Collaborate with other Each intake services and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
- ** Initial assessment and prioritisation**: Complete initial needs identification, mental health screening, risk assessments, and selection panel prioritisation.
- ** Program development involvement**: Actively participate in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

**Who we're looking for**
To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications, skills & experience:

- Strong knowledge and experience in youth developmental needs, mental health, and recovery work
- Demonstrated experience in working with people with complex mental health needs, including treatment, support, and rehabilitation approaches
- Experience in screening and assessing individuals with mental health needs and co-occurring issues
- Understanding of harm minimization approaches to dual diagnosis (substance misuse and mental health issues)
- Excellent communication and networking skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with diverse individuals
- Ability to triage and prioritise referrals and risks

**Qualifications**
- Degree qualification or a tertiary qualification plus relevant experience, in Health, Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Psychology or other relevant and/or related discipline

**Additional Information**
What’s in it for you
At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- Diversity & belonging - We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
- Supportive & inclusive culture - Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
- 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.
- Free, confidential support - Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
- More leave when you need it - 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
- Endless career opportunities - With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress

**Next steps**
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role.

**Applications Close**: Wednesday 13th August 2025*

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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