MERIT Case Worker

• Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
• Permanent
• Closing on: Oct 29 2026

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Position Description

Calvary Riverina Private Hospital Counsellor/MERIT Case Worker - Permanent Full Time

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work with an enthusiastic professional team

About The Role This is a full-time role (Monday-Friday) 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. At Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre you will be providing intensive case management services to MERIT clients in the Residential Program as well as MERIT clients in the community setting.

This exciting new role offers the opportunity to enhance collaboration with the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment Program (MERIT) and Calvary residential rehabilitation services. This will support a more individualised approach to care planning and services for these clients and achieving positive outcomes.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide individualised assessment, care planning and case management for clients engaged with the MERIT program.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with MERIT, residential rehabilitation services and other key stakeholders to support client outcomes.
• Identify 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

For further information please contact Fiona Nyangu, Nurse Unit Manager, [email protected]

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:

• 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

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to 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.