Psychologist / Rehabilitation Counsellor
Job No: KIP1269
Employment Type: Permanent Part-time
Location: Mackay
We are seeking a passionate permanent part‐time rehabilitation counsellor or provisional/fully qualified Psychologist in Mackay to join our multidisciplinary team. Please note your preferred working hours as a part of your application and we are happy to be flexible.
In this exciting role, you will assist individuals to engage in meaningful occupations through a client‐centred approach, which enables optimal health and wellbeing. Some of your duties will include:
* Supporting workers with psychological injuries to return to work by working with key stakeholders to develop graded return to work plans;
* Completing adjustment to injury counseling to help workers understand their injury and support them to identify and implement coping strategies;
* Working with workers who have sustained an injury to identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and completing vocational assessments;
* Supporting workers with job‐seeking and job placement services to obtain new employment in line with their capacity for work, experience and the local labour market;
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB?
* Focus on quality.
* Opportunities for leadership development, advancement and promotion – the sky is the limit.
* Company pool cars provided.
* Opportunities for work‐related travel.
* Option to work from home.
* Laptop and mobile provided for work and personal use.
* Personalised training and structured supervision.
* Clear pathways for career progression and professional development, including access to our Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program, Emerging Leaders Program, and Psych Focus Group;
* Partnership with COPP (College of Professional Psychology) to support ongoing learning and professional growth for provisional Psychologists.
* Dynamic culture with birthday leave, monthly incentives, and regular social events.
* Supportive and positive team culture.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
* For Rehabilitation Counsellors: Eligibility for or current full membership with ASORC;
* A genuine passion for helping others (recent graduates encouraged to apply);
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* Effective time management and organisational ability;
* Confidence to work independently and within a collaborative team;
* Competence with case management software and general IT tools;
* A full and valid driver's licence;
* Bonus: Experience in vocational counselling or employment services.
ABOUT KINNECT
KINNECT is a leading workplace rehabilitation provider committed to helping people return to life and work. With strong values in innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we offer a positive environment where your career can flourish.
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