Occupational Rehabilitation Career Opportunity
At our national rehabilitation provider, we support thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Our care is tailored to each and every 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.
Join us in the global MedHealth network and make a positive difference for your clients, customers, team, and community.
Job Description
We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Wagga Wagga NSW.
In this diverse role, you will have the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure.
Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.
* Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks);
* Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes;
* Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
* Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals;
* Working across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
* Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;
* Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical skills, including but not limited to initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities for workers who have sustained workplace injuries or injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.
Qualifications:
1. Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;
2. Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders;
3. Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy;
4. It's the kind of career where well-developed time management skills are a must & plus;
5. A current NSW Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must.
* Psychologist / Rehabilitation Counsellor
o Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
o General or Provisional registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist or eligibility for Associate or Full membership with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)