Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Case Manager - QueanbeyanSouthern NSW Local Health District – Goulburn NSW
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (25 November 2024 until 30 June 2025)Location:Position Classification: Dependent upon qualificationsRemuneration:Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $70,944 - $101,211 per annumRegistered Nurse: $70,049.73 - $98,351.38 per annumPsychologist: $74,742.00 - $109,397.00 per annumSocial Worker Lvl 1/2: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annumOccupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annumWelfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annumHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ525506
Applications Close: 25 October 2024Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW.
Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast to the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains.
We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people.
What we offer• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing• Corporate Health and Fitness program• 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income• Annual Leave Loading
Where you'll be workingQueanbeyan offers an abundance of lifestyle benefits without the queues and crowds of a big city.
It features affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages.
Canberra is just a 5-minute drive away, providing access to the attractions of the nation's capital.
What you'll be doingMERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) is a court diversion program that provides the opportunity for suitable local court defendants with drug and alcohol problems to address their substance use, associated lifestyle, and health issues.
The MERIT Case Manager will engage with individuals before the court who have a history of or current drug use, providing assessment, intensive case management, support, counselling, and treatment.
Selection Criteria Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist OR Tertiary Qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor, or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership in the relevant professional association.Demonstrated knowledge and experience of holistic treatment and prevention approaches in the alcohol and other drugs field applicable to people presenting with complex needs.Applied knowledge and competency in case management and treatment options for individuals and their families who present with problematic or harmful drug use.Demonstrated experience in liaison and working in partnership with government and non-government services and community groups.Demonstrated leadership within a diverse range of inpatient and/or outreach settings with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team or autonomously.Demonstrated high-level communication skills, advanced written, oral communication, and competent computer skills.Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain it, with a willingness to drive/travel as the role requires.Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific DiseasesThis is a Category 'A' position.
All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015, which includes proof of vaccination against influenza for NSW Staff entering any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF).
Australian Work RightsTo apply for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have the right to live and work in Australia with a Temporary Visa.
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves.
We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please contact Yvonne McAviney for assistance.
If you are an Aboriginal person seeking support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website.
Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries, contact Elizabeth Keir.
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