Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellor

Company Description

Kickstart your career with an award-winning team. IPAR is just one of the purpose built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network. Join the occupational rehab. team as a Rehabilitation Consultant and you will be provided with all the tools, support, and training to set you up to succeed in your new career

Be rewarded for your efforts through a competitive salary, health & wellness programs, and a culture of recognition and appreciation. We make impact and we achieve outcomes from the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day

**Job Description**:
Every day is different but each day you will have the opportunity to assist people to return to wellness, work and ultimately experience an improved quality of life. You will:

- Engage in formal and experiential training to develop the skills you need to feel competent and confident in your role;
- Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical skills. Including but not limited to Initial assessments to form a diagnosis, treatment plans, psychosocial barriers to employment and Vocational Assessments for injured workers;
- Develop strategies and interventions for a safe return to pre-injury activities;
- Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
- Play an important role in a multidisciplinary approach to recovery and return to work, always with your client’s best interests at heart;
- Providing evidence-based psychological interventions;
- Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals their treating health practitioners, employers and insurers.

**There’s so much on offer to our graduate team members. You’ll enjoy**:

- The chance to discover your work passion through exposure to all that we do: making a difference in the lives of thousands of Australians every year who are impacted by injury or illness and supporting them in recovery, health and return to work;
- A thorough onboarding linking you with local and national resources;
- Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with fun team activities to support your physical and mental well-being;
- Being part of IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers, including our Graduate of the Year Award;
- The opportunity to contribute to research studies and best practice via the work we do with customers and university partners.

**Qualifications**:
You will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and keen to learn. You bring the attitude - we'll teach the skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Sciences, with a postgraduate qualification in Rehabilitation Counselling (or working towards completion)
- Eligibility for full registration with ASORC or RCAA
- Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering what we say we will and when we will;
- A current driver licence and access to their own vehicle

Additional Information

New team members are matched up with a buddy and enjoy comprehensive induction and employee assistance programs combined by ongoing workplace mentoring. Clearly defined career development pathways are aligned with a competitive remuneration package, including bonus and incentive schemes and salary packaging options are available.

We have a robust "promote from within" culture and secondment opportunities keep life interesting and challenging for our employees. If social events and activities are your thing, we have plenty to choose from too. We're a fun and energetic team, where team meetings are often hosted over a hit of table tennis

**You are welcome here.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. When you join IPAR, we want you to bring your whole self to work - and we value your unique contribution.
- MedHealth is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. Your vaccination status may be discussed as part of the recruitment and selection process._