Specialist Drug

2 weeks ago


Wagga Wagga, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
**Remuneration**:$70,049.73 - $109,397.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
**Hours per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ525443
**Applications Close**: 07 November 2024
**Vaccination Category**: A

**Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.**

**Here in the Riverina, we treasure your nursing skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.**

**We’ve prepared **oodles of goodies** to help you move and settle in, including**:

- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospitals that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river

There’s also heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here

**About Your Role**

The Magistrates’ Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program provides case management for defendants who have entered the criminal justice system and have a demonstrable drug problem. MERIT is a drug-crime diversion scheme that has evolved from the Commonwealth/State Agreement relating to the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative of the Council of Australia Governments.

MLHD MERIT provide services to the following local Courts Wagga Wagga and Junee, and other Courts as directed and approved by the Attorney Generals and NSW Health - Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office.

The purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessments and written reports to the Courts and facilitate intensive case management of defendants throughout the bail period. The Caseworker will coordinate treatment service access and provide support, counselling and treatment to defendants with a demonstrable drug problem who have been referred by the Courts.

The MERIT Program may expand to other courts within the boundaries of MLHD in the future. It may also expand services to include an alcohol diversion program. The duties of this position would expand accordingly to include case management responsibilities within the expanded services areas or formats.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

**Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD**
- MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability._

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