Contractor - rehabilitation Counsellor

Job Description

Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellor – Flexible Locations

Are you a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor looking for flexible contract work with purpose? Join a team that's committed to helping people recover, rebuild, and return to work and life.

We're seeking experienced Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellors to deliver high-quality vocational rehabilitation services across a range of schemes including workers' compensation, CTP, and government-funded programs across the following regions:

• Newcastle

• Coffs Harbour

• Port Macquarie

• Lismore

• Dubbo

About the opportunity:

As a contractor, you'll enjoy autonomy and flexibility while working with a supportive multidisciplinary team. You'll provide tailored rehabilitation services to clients experiencing injury, illness, or disability—helping them achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vocational and psychosocial assessments

• Develop and implement individualised return-to-work plans

• Provide counselling and support for physical and psychological injuries

• Liaise with employers, insurers, and health professionals

• Maintain accurate case notes and meet compliance standards

What You'll Bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work or Psychology

Full registration with ASORC, AASW or APHRA

Considerable experience working in occupational rehabilitation and proven track record of contracting with other clients.

Strong communication and case management skills

Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

What We Offer:

Competitive contractor rates

Flexible hours and workload

Supportive team environment

Access to resources and clinical support

Opportunity for ongoing work

About APM WorkCare

We are more than 14,750 people in 11 countries with a global purpose - enabling better lives.

When you join APM, there's an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

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