Job Description
This role is based in Wagga Wagga and is a full time role working Monday to Friday. The Women's Wellness and Recovery program is a community based program that supports women that are pregnant or have young children and require support with substance use issues. The AOD Case Manager works to reduce alcohol and other drug related harms by providing evidence-based drug and alcohol services. This role does require travel throughout the Murrumbidgee Area Health. Travel is shared across the team and will be limited to set days. Your main duties will include:
* Risk Assessment
* Care planning and coordination of services
* Education, brief intervention and harm minimisation
About the Candidate
* Relevant qualifications that support case management including, care coordination skillset including, Social work, Nursing Degree or Diploma in Community services
* Demonstrated skills in supporting client assessment, management, AOD counselling, assistance and advocacy within a comprehensive case management framework
* Knowledge and/or experience in delivery of evidence based brief interventions for drug and alcohol problems including harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention
* Knowledge of referral pathways and ability to network with service providers that address drug and alcohol use, mental health, family and relationship difficulties, domestic violence, child protection, accommodation, legal and financial issues
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and to assess and escalate clinical and operational concerns
* Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability
* Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.
* Working with Children's check
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