Job description
Job Description
- 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
- $51.26 - $54.39p/hr (subject to experience) + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
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.
To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.
Questions? Contact Samuel Wrigley (Manager Youth Mental Health Services) at swrigley@each.com.au or on 0455 079 518.
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*
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so do not 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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