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Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Case Manager

Responsibilities or duties

Deliver case management services to clients referred through the MERIT program.

Work closely with Magistrates, courts, and health professionals to support treatment pathways.

Provide assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress.

Liaise with community services and agencies to coordinate care.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with NSW Health standards.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social work, psychology, or related field.

Experience in drug and alcohol or mental health case management.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and justice system environment.

Current driver’s licence and ability to travel as required.

• Deliver case management services to clients referred through the MERIT program.
• Work closely with Magistrates, courts, and health professionals to support treatment pathways.
• Provide assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress.
• Liaise with community services and agencies to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with NSW Health standards.

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within a justice system environment

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in drug and alcohol or mental health case management.
• Current driver’s licence