Access & Referral Worker - headspace
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Wantirna South
1 week ago
Wantirna South
1 week ago
Access & Referral Worker - headspace
Access & Referral Worker needed at headspace Knox and Lilydale to support young people aged 12–25. This part-time contract role involves screening, triage, and referral coordination. Requires 2+ years mental health intake experience and relevant tertiary qualifications.
On-site
Part-time
Mid Level
HEADSS Assessments
Mental State Examinations
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
HEADSS AssessmentsMental State ExaminationsRisk AssessmentsSingle Session Therapy
Soft Skills
active listeningclinical judgementcommunicationprioritizationcollaborationadvocacy
Key Responsibilities
- Complete screening and intake assessments via phone and in person, including HEADSS Assessments, Mental State Examinations and Risk Assessments
- Triage intakes according to needs and service scope
- Make recommendations to the clinical leadership team on services pathway and external referrals
- Advocate for young people when liaising with families, schools, employers, and other professionals
- Respond to young people who present in person, seeking support
- Provide Single Session Therapy as indicated
- Maintain accurate and timely records within electronic systems and the headspace minimum data set
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