Posted: 16/01/2026
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
Job Type: Full-Time Maximum Term (FM)
Location: Gympie QLD
Job Category: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
About
The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply – honouring every voice, story, culture and choice – through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.
Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life's toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.
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Job Description
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. To find out more about headspace visit
We care about you
We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.
Enjoy generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take-home pay
Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).
Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service.
Receive additional pay with annual leave loading.
Professional external supervision available to support your growth and development as a Clinical Lead.
Access our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for support.
Annual Professional Development Budget
Reimbursement for Checks
Employee Referral Program up to $2,000 for successful referrals.
Corporate Fitness Discounts and Rewards Gateway
Desired Skills And Experience
The Opportunity
As an Access and Intake Worker you will engage, screen, assess, refer, provide brief interventions and coordinate care for young people aged 12-25 years that contact or are referred to headspace Gympie.
We are looking for someone who can relate to young people in a friendly and appropriate manner.
This role can be offered as full-time or part-time, depending on your availability.
It's a great opportunity to work across two supportive teams and enjoy a bit of variety in your week.
Some Of The Other Key Responsibilities Will Include
Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments of young people presenting to the service, using the headspace assessment tool and document the results of assessments and screening.
Conduct risk assessments, including assessment of suicide risk and violence and provide follow up support, referrals and treatment.
Participate in the duty and intake system, answering phone calls and enquiries, screening and assessing needs, prioritising and making appropriate follow up appointments and referrals.
Facilitate and monitor the integration and coordination of care of headspace young people, including participating in case review meetings.
Provide brief interventions to a caseload of young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations.
What We Are Looking For
Degree qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, psychology, social sciences, mental health nursing, Mental Health Counsellors or Psychotherapists whose skills, training and experience are equivalent to the requirements outlined within the Australian Counselling Association Scope of Practice Guidelines at a minimum Level 3 or above or service providers with specialist postgraduate qualifications in relevant mental health clinical fields (e.g.; Masters of Family Therapy, Masters of Addictive Behaviours).
Experience undertaking comprehensive mental health/risk assessments and has worked with young people or children.
Experience and demonstrated skills in engagement, crisis intervention and management of young people presenting with mental ill health symptoms.
Capacity to provide safe and effective evidence-based brief interventions to achieve optimal health outcomes for young people.
Demonstrated ability to engage with young people, their families and significant others.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to maximise service coordination and capacity building with community agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and follow established processes that focus on early intervention, engagement, responsiveness and recovery of young people.
Other Requirements
Successful applicants will also need to hold a 'C' class Open drivers' licence and a State Working with Children Check
We'd love to meet you
If you have the skills, experience and passion to fit our team, please take the next step and apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.
Youturn is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience.
Youturn is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and respectful recruitment process, and if we can support you with any adjustments to help you fully participate, please let us know in your application or contact us at:
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