Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ399093
Closing Date: Monday 22nd May 2023
This position is graded as an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, and Registered Nurse. Candidates who have completed a degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 1/2.
MERIT– Drug and Alcohol Caseworker
Taree Community Health Service
About the role
- The successful candidate will be responsible for completing assessments, developing plans and providing treatment; whilst taking into consideration the clients’ drug use, current criminal charges, previous criminal antecedents, mental health status, psychosocial history, child protection, domestic violence and other risk factors.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and have extensive experience in, providing evidence based drug and alcohol interventions.
- They will have the capacity to provide quality written and oral reports, monitor and implement plans, and have the ability to assess and control difficult and challenging situations.
- You will also apply your outstanding time management skills to complete tasks in the allocated time frames whilst working full time in this permanent position.
- The successful candidate will be supported by the Line Manager and fellow colleagues in the MERIT Program.
Where you'll be working
- The MERIT Program is a Court Diversion Program that sits under Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS). This position will be based in Taree and you will work out of the Taree and Foster Local Courts.
What we can offer you
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in case management and/or able to demonstrate significant and relevant case management experience in a health setting.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Leeona Moxey on Leeona.Moxey@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. 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 the policy.
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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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