Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor or Provisional/Registered Psychologist
IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people with return to work services. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. IPAR is one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day.
We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology or Occupational Therapy interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector and being part of our tight knit team in Robina, Gold Coast.
In this diverse role, you will enjoy 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.
As a Rehabilitation Consultant, this role offers broad and varied experience across the spectrum of occupational rehabilitation, supporting clients in both returning to their original employment and exploring new vocational opportunities.
Some of your day to day includes:
- 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
- Conduct a range of assessments across Initial Assessments, Worksite Assessments & Vocational Assessments to support someone in their return to health, work & life goals
- Conduct relevant injury prevention and injury management consultancy services such as group mental health training, Employee Assistance Program services, Psychological Functional Capacity Evaluations and Adjustment to Injury Counselling services
We welcome new graduates to apply. We offer Internal Supervision for Provisional Psychologists which meet full Registration requirements.
We offer a hands-on approach to learning and developing your career. You’ll find the new graduates of yesterday are the leaders of today. Whether it’s a new location, new service, or role within the wider MedHealth group, the career opportunities for Rehabilitation Consultant are endless.
Qualifications
You\'ll be a driven and energetic skilled with the following qualities:
- Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology or Occupational Therapy
- General or Provisional AHPRA registration or Full ASORC Membership
- Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation would be highly regarded
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Compassion, kindness and empathy
- A current QLD Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance
Additionally, we seek candidates who are committed to our values and the client-centered approach we uphold.
Additional Information
We seek better together for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. IPAR embraces three core values: Great People, Big Hearts, Bold Ideas. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people with disability, diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI communities, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to join our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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