Rehabilitation Consultant

1 week ago

Buderim, Queensland, Australia Star HR Pty Ltd Full time
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Rewarding contracting role working with DVA clients on the Sunshine Coast Established and well-regarded employer with the potential for ongoing work_
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Boutique specialist employer providing services to the Department of Veterans Affairs
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Good contracting rates up to $110 per hour
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Good systems, infrastructure, and support to valued contractors
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Opportunity for ongoing work.


This well-established, boutique DVA rehabilitation provider is currently seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant (
Psychologist, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) with availability to take on assessment and case management with DVA clients and deliver excellent services.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our valued veterans. As a confident rehabilitation consultant, you will use your initiative to solve problems and work creatively and collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for your clients

The role will involve:

  • Case management of Department of Veterans Affairs Clientele with physical and/or psychological conditions
  • Assessment of DVA clients' rehabilitation needs.
  • Create and implement individual rehabilitation plans to promote successful transition from Australian Defence Force to civilian life.
  • Undertake specific home and activities of daily living assessments.
  • Coordination of returntowork plans (vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, work trials, and job placement) and nonreturn to work plans (engagement in treatment and psychosocial activities)
  • Delivery of a range of evidencebased early intervention and occupational rehabilitation services
  • Motivational interviewing to enhance engagement in meaningful occupations.
  • Liaison with key stakeholders within a multidisciplinary clinical context.
  • Completion of highlevel written reporting

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work and AHPRA registration, ASORC or AASW
  • Injury Management experience gained within an occupational rehabilitation setting.
  • Comcare accreditation preferred.
  • The ability to work effectively on an independent basis.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
  • Good relationshipbuilding and time management ability
  • ABN & Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • A current driver's licence and your own car

In return, you will be offered:

  • Generous contracting rates commensurate with experience
  • Support and respect from the friendly team
  • Interesting & rewarding workload.
  • A large degree of autonomy commensurate with seniority
**An exciting opportunity to join this successful, specialist boutique employer in a contracting capacity

  • You will have significant drive and motivation in your work and take pride in providing a highquality service**In the first instance please contact
    Kirstin Symmonds on
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    APPLY NOW with a copy of your current résumé. All enquiries are treated in absolute confidentiality.

Job Type:

Subcontract

Salary:

$ $110.00 per hour

Work Location:
In person