Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Case Manager - Goulburn/Yass - Incentives Offered
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated high level skills and experience in the provision of evidence based interventions for clients with complex needs experiencing substance abuse and dependence, whilst using evidence based interventions and contemporary practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence and commitment to the harm minimisation approach.
- Demonstrated ability to communication clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with high level proficiency in computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare Court reports and clinical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability and capacity to engage and collaborate with clients, their families and carers, Criminal Justice System, and / or other stakeholders.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Keir on elizabeth.keir@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 0487 706 870.
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