Rehabilitation Counsellor / Psychologist / Social Worker

at  IPAR

Company Description
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 just 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.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes
• Flexible hybrid work from home role with flexible working hours
• Salary Packaging - Access goods and services pre-tax and reduce your taxable income!
• Fitness Passport - Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia wide
• Access to IPAR’s amazing health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers. Some of these activities include Murder Mystery, Comedy Show, Office Family Feud, Drag Trivia for Pride Month, Bake Off and Blind Tasting Challenge, Office Sweeps and many more!
• Being part of IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
• Tailored career development pathways - work for an organisation that really embraces a culture of “promoting from within”
• Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentive for recommending great talent!
• Work within a multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun!
• A comprehensive induction program, buddy program and workplace mentoring to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel
  Job Description
  We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology or Social Work interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Townsville, QLD.

• 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