Youth Mental Health Intake & Assessment Coordinator

• Part-time, ongoing position (0.6 FTE – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
• Play a pivotal role in providing equitable access to Youth Mental Health services
• $47.60 - $50.53 p/Hr (subject to experience) + Super + Salary Packaging benefits

We’re one of the nation’s leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 50 years.

Are you passionate about Youth Mental Health and looking for a rewarding role? EACH is currently seeking a Youth MentalHealth 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 across the Eastern, Northern, Inner East, and South Eastern Melbourne catchments.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Manage incoming referrals from individuals, carers, Mental Health agencies, and community health services
• Oversee the intake process for our Youth Residential Recovery Program and Youth Outreach Recovery Service
• Coordinate referrals, chair selection panels, and promote our services to potential referral agencies and consumers
• Collaborate with other EACH intake services and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery
• Complete initial needs identification, Mental Health screening, risk assessments, and selection panel prioritization
• Actively participate in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

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

To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications, skills & experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Psychology, or related discipline
• 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

What we offer
At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including: 

• 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  
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients to build your skills and experience 
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking 
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

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

If you would like more information, please contact Samuel Wrigley, Manager – Youth Mental Health Services, on 0455 079 *** or via email, at ********@each.com.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 14th February 2024

** 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! **

*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we prioritise treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognising and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.