Rehabilitation Counsellor

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We are looking for passionate graduates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those they treat. Join our two-year Graduate Program and work with a team of dedicated Allied Health Professionals, supporting clients on their journey to return to work and return to life after physical or psychological injury.

As a Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellor, you will be providing initial assessment, psychometric testing and brief interventions for job seekers with psychosocial and mental health barriers to employment, performing new employment vocational assessments and recovery support, conducting initial assessments with injured workers and case management for return to work, and more.

• Provide initial assessment, psychometric testing and brief interventions for job seekers with psychosocial and mental health barriers to obtaining or sustaining employment
• Perform new employment vocational assessments, transferable skills analysis, recovery support
• Conduct initial assessments with injured workers and case management for return to same employment
• Assess and report on psychological functional capacities / complete psychological functional assessments
• Assess and make recommendations on effects of mental health and medical conditions on ability to work
• Write detailed case notes and reports
• Work with veterans to support their psychosocial, medical and return-to-work goals
• Opportunity to provide Adjustment to Injury counselling and Vocational Counselling in-person and via phone
• Work with adult clients from varying socioeconomic, educational, psychosocial and nationality backgrounds

Benefits: We value our people and offer an attractive salary package with a host of benefits to support your growth at APM:

• Dedicated time for professional development with a substantial allowance
• Generous paid parental leave
• Discounts on everyday purchases
• Wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance and access to Sonder

We're looking for graduates who want to thrive by owning what you do and growing personally and professionally. You should be enthusiastic, dedicated, collaborative, and able to bring fresh ideas to the team. Strong communication, attention to detail and time management are important. We seek graduates who want a positive impact on people's lives and who are keen to develop business acumen and achieve targets.

Important Bits

• Hold a degree in Masters in Rehabilitation Counselling
• Be eligible for ASORC or RCAA accreditation upon graduating
• Have graduated in the last 12 months or be graduating in 2025
• Agree to a pre-employment national criminal check prior to employment
• Have full Australian working rights
• Have a full driver's license, own vehicle and comprehensive insurance

APM Workcare is part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider. We help people find employment, improve health and wellbeing, and participate in their community. As one of the largest Allied Health providers in the country, opportunities exist across Australia.

Learn more at We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.

We welcome all people to join our team, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, age, race, national origin or ethnicity.

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Newspaper Publishing

Note: This description reflects typical duties and requirements and is not an exhaustive list. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing.