Rehabilitation Consultant

4 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Rehabilitation Consultant - Prov Psych/Rehab Counsellor

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Company Description

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. We work with our clients to identify 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 MedHealth network.

  • Competitive remuneration with incentive and bonus schemes
  • Fitness Passport – discounted fitness membership Australia-wide
  • Health and wellness program with monthly activities
  • Star Award reward and recognition program
  • Promote-from-within culture
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Diverse multidisciplinary team
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support
  • Opportunities to join Diversity & Inclusion committees
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. You will have the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day, with support from a strong team and the resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Provide occupational rehabilitation services to clients with physical and/or psychological conditions, supporting them to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes.

Your Duties Will Include
  • Case management with caseloads and support from Rehabilitation Assistants
  • Apply clinical knowledge to improve return-to-work outcomes
  • Develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs with employers and employees
  • Collaborate with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals
  • Work across schemes such as workers compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare, DVA, and employer-funded programs
  • Assist individuals to return to health and work outcomes
  • Complete assessments (initial, workplace, vocational) to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers, and identify suitable employment
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
  • General or Provisional registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or eligibility for ASORC
  • Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassion, empathy and strong time-management
  • Current NSW Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance
Additional Information

We seek better together for our clients, customers, community and each other. IPAR values great people, big hearts and bold ideas. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming people with disability, diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians.

You may contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor for a confidential discussion about the role using the REF code provided in the listing.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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