Counsellor, Social Worker, Welfare Officer (Level 1/2) or Psychologist - Clinician MERIT Program
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Psychologist
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ565738
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program is a voluntary, pre-plea program for adults in the Local Court who have issues related to their alcohol and other drug use. MERIT provides access to a wide range of alcohol and other drug treatment services for 12 weeks while court matters are adjourned. MERIT has operated since 2000 and is currently available at 62 of the 137 Local Courts in NSW, locally at Burwood and Newtown Courts.
This position provides high quality clinical and case management services to clients in order to ensure provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Program . This position delivers interventions for people with substance use issues referred by Local Courts to MERIT, over a determined period, with a requirement to provide written and oral reports for the clients remaining under Court supervision throughout the duration of the Program.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in:
- Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Psychology OR
- Qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer under the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in counselling and case management practice and the provision of services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and related issues.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Sara Sofia Azevedo Ferreira on 0491 222 364 or via email at sara.azevedo@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 27 April 2025
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