An exciting opportunity to make a positive change within the youth mental health sector.

About the opportunity

• 1 x Full time Ongoing & 1 x part time (0.8 FTE) Fixed term to 30 June 2025
• headspace Ballarat

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? If so, join our team at headspace Ballarat! We have the perfect opportunity for you…

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Assessment, Intake, and Treatment Worker to join our team at Headspace. You will play a crucial part in engaging with clients entering our service, providing initial intake, clinical assessments, and supporting them to fully engage with the Headspace program.

What you'll do:

• Welcome new clients to headspace and conduct initial intake assessments.
• Provide clinical assessments and offer brief interventions, and counselling.
• Support clients through the Headspace program, managing referrals and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Create a youth-friendly environment and collaborate with other health professionals to develop group programs and workshops.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Social Welfare, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience in intake, assessment, and case management with a focus on youth mental health.
• Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the youth mental health sector.
• Attractive salary packaging and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee wellness programs and discounts.
• Enjoy Ballarat, one of Australia's most liveable regional cities.

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that’s been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years. We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

If you’d like to know more about us visit our website www.bchc.org.au

Headspace Ballarat supports young people aged 12 - 25 years with mental health, physical health, drug & alcohol, educational & vocational support. All of our services are FREE.

If you’d like to know more about us visit our website headspace Ballarat

How to Apply

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here

For further enquiries about this role please contact Janelle Johnson, Manager headspace, on telephone 03 5304 4777.

Applications will be reviewed when received and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments please contact the People and Culture team on telephone 03 5338 9116 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Assessment - Intake and Treatment Workers x2 - headspace Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our team at headspace Ballarat!