Rehabilitation Consultant

7 hours ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia IPAR Full time
Overview

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each individual. We work with clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is part of the global MedHealth network. We make an impact and achieve outcomes through meaningful and purposeful work every day.

Benefits
  • Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes
  • Fitness Passport – Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia wide
  • Access to IPAR's health and wellness program with monthly activities to support well-being and peer connection
  • IPAR's Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
  • Promote from within culture where every team member is supported to build a career
  • Employee Referral Program – Monetary incentives for recommending great talent
  • Be part of a Diverse and multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun
  • Comprehensive onboarding program to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel
  • Opportunity to join our Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, and Reconciliation Action Plan committee
Job Description

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Wollongong, NSW.

Responsibilities
  • Case management with manageable caseloads and support from Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks
  • Apply clinical knowledge to improve return-to-work outcomes
  • Work with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs
  • Collaborate with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals
  • Work across schemes such as workers' compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded programs
  • Help clients achieve return to health and return to work outcomes
  • Complete assessments including initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
  • General or Provisional registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or eligibility for Associate or Full membership with ASORC
  • Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassion, kindness and empathy
  • Strong time management skills
  • A current NSW Driver's Licence and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is required
Additional Information

IPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including people with disability and mental health conditions, the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians. We can adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion about the role quoting REF8707R, contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor - Tammy on or , or connect on LinkedIn:

Job details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
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