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Mental Health Clinicians & Intake CoordinatorWe are currently seeking passionate and qualified mental health professionals to join our team at the Head to Health Baw Baw Hub in Warragul with opportunities available for:Provisional PsychologistCounsellorMental Health Occupational TherapistIntake CoordinatorGreat Regional Location.Above Award Rates (negotiable - based on skills, experience and classification mapping)Part-time (all roles): 3-4 days per week (0.6 to 0.8 FTE)Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2026 (potential for on-going extension).About Head to Health - Baw Baw HubWe provide free, client-centred, short-term mental health support to people of all ages across the Baw Baw, La Trobe, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires.Our multi-disciplinary team includes psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, counsellors, peer workers, occupational therapists and more.Mental health support is provided onsite via face-to-face appointments at the Warragul Specialist Centre or via telehealth options in light of client preferences.We work closely with local GPs and community mental health providers to ensure clients receive seamless and coordinated care.About the RolesAs a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide therapeutic support to clients with mild to moderate mental health needs. You will manage a caseload and deliver:Intake and risk assessments.Brief interventions and care planning.Evidence-based therapeutic support (within your scope).Service navigation and warm referrals to tertiary mental health services, including emergency care or community-based/in-patient mental health services if needed.Youll be part of a well-supported, experienced team and work primarily onsite in Warragul, with some scope for remote work depending on the role and approval.The Intake Coordinator is the first point of contact for all referrals. This dynamic role involves:Managing intake referrals via phone, email, walk-ins and self-referrals.Answering and responding to Hub phone calls, appointment scheduling, admin support and documentation.Conducting basic mental health Safety Checks (as appropriate).Assisting with intake assessments (if qualified).This is a client-facing, administrative and coordination role requiring high-level interpersonal skills, empathy and efficiency. The position is based onsite in Warragul.What Were Looking ForEssential Criteria (All Roles):Relevant qualifications in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, OT or related field.Minimum 2 years experience in mental health support (clinicians).Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment.Experience in intake assessments, care planning, and strengths-based recovery frameworks.Excellent written documentation and record-keeping skills.Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.Strong time management, IT and organisational skills.Respectful approach to diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.Experience with specific client cohorts (children, youth, older adults).Background in AOD, family violence, or trauma-informed care.Registration/membership with AHPRA, AASW or ATSIHPBATo apply:Please click the Apply button and upload your Cover Letter and CV which addresses all areas of Essential Criteria and outlines your relevant qualifications and experience for the role you are applying for.Additional Information:Successful applicants will be required to:Provide a valid and current Working with Children check and may be required to undergo a further Police Name Check.Provide evidence of holding a current Drivers Licence and/or demonstrate that they have a reliable and flexible form of transport.For further information, please contact H2H Program Leader, Martina, on (03) 5642 6666 - Tuesday to Thursday.Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Mental Health Clinician? Do you have experience with phone based medical triage? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr