Access Clinician

• Form a critical part of the headspace team based in Narre Warren and Pakenham!
• Full-time – Fixed Term position to June 2026 (Maternity Leave coverage)
• $43.27 - $47.33 per hour (dependent on skills and qualifications) + super + salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact in your community? headspace Casey Cardinia is seeking a motivated and compassionate Access Clinician to help facilitate service access pathways for young people and their families across our Narre Warren and Pakenham centres.

Your Role, Your Impact

In this vital role, you will contribute to our centralised intake system through client triage, assessment, and appropriate referrals, ensuring timely and inclusive access to care especially for those facing barriers to in-centre services. You’ll deliver evidence-based interventions via in-person and telehealth sessions, participate in clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings, and support early career professionals through shared assessments and development opportunities. If you are committed to improving mental health outcomes for young people and enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Paul Wheel (Team Leader - Intake and Brief Intervention) – paul.wheel@headspacenarre.com.au

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will be a passionate mental health professional, bringing strong clinical expertise and a commitment to early intervention for young people.

• Extensive experience conducting mental health assessments, risk assessments, psychoeducation, and short-term interventions including single session therapy with young people and their families.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and service providers.
• A solid understanding of child and youth mental health, relevant legislation, and the broader service system is essential.
• Experience working with diverse communities including CALD, LGBTIQA+, Indigenous young people, and those at risk of homelessness.
• Proficiency in electronic client management systems, the ability to manage competing priorities, and experience providing online counselling support are also key requirements.
• Minimum Tertiary Qualification in nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, counselling or other related degree.
• Eligible for membership with the association in your field.

If you're motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

Join us at headspace

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. 

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.  We provide: 

A Team That’s Got Your Back

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.

Great Pay & Perks

• 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.

Career Growth & Learning

• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
• Learn from the best – Clinical supervision, debriefing, and exposure to diverse client cases to build your expertise.

Your Wellbeing Matters

• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.

Leave & Time Off

• Extra long-term benefits – Eligibility for portable long service leave.
• 17.5% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) 

Additional Benefits

• Extra savings on the side – Access novated leasing for a cost-effective way to manage your vehicle expenses.
• Hear it from the team – See what our people have to say about working at Each!

See more Each benefits under the ‘Work with us’ tab on our website  ❗

Applications Close: Friday 13th June

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!

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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