At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide case management and support for clients in the MERIT program.
- Company: Join Calvary, a leading healthcare provider with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounted health insurance, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming culture with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in health or psychology and current AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Calvary Riverina Private Hospital is seeking a Counsellor/MERIT Case Worker for a permanent full-time position. This role is located in Wagga Wagga at the Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre.
The Magistrates' Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program provides case management for defendants who have entered the criminal justice system and have a demonstrable alcohol or other drug problem. You will be providing intensive case management services to MERIT clients in both the Residential Program and community settings.
Your main duties will include:
- Providing individualised assessment, care planning and case management for clients engaged with the MERIT program.
- Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with MERIT, residential rehabilitation services and other key stakeholders to support client outcomes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and strengthen pathways between MERIT, residential rehabilitation and other treatment services.
About you:
- Qualification as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or other relevant tertiary qualification within the NSW Health Professionals Award.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for membership of the relevant peak body professional association.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence, and commitment to the harm minimisation approach.
- Demonstrated understanding of and skills in evidence-based interventions for substance abuse and dependence.
- Current Working with Children Check.
Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits include:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
- Paid parental leave.
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
- Flexible hours that make sense for you.
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Merit Case Worker in Wagga Wagga employer: Calvary Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of its 18,000 staff and volunteers. With flexible working arrangements across major Australian cities, generous salary packaging, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
