Senior Rehabilitation Consultant - Reg Psych/Rehab Counsellor at MedHealth

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Counselling, Communication Skills, Empathy, Time Management, Case Management, Vocational Assessments, Injury Prevention, Collaboration, Client Support, Mentoring, Clinical Knowledge, Labour Market Research, Education Programs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. 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. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. 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. Why joins us? Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes Fitness Passport - Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia wide Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers A "promote from within" culture where every team member is supported to build a career Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentives for recommending great talent! Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun! A comprehensive onboarding program to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel Opportunity to join our Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee. Job Description Are you looking to excel in your career and learn from the best in the industry? Due to business growth, we are seeking a talented Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor, with expertise in specialist assessments and mentoring, to join our team of allied health experts in Liverpool NSW. As the Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor, you will: Assisting clients in employment or education under various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs; Conducting Vocational Assessments, ETE Assessment, Earning Capacity Assessments, Employability Assessments, Transferrable Skills Assessments, and Labour Market Research; 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; Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes. This is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, that sets the benchmark in providing innovative practices and quality rehabilitation and makes a real difference in the lives of clients of all ages. To help you excel in your career, you will receive a comprehensive induction, mentorship by a senior leader and continuing professional development opportunities. Check out our company video if you want to see what IPAR is all about! Qualifications You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below! Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry is preferred; Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling; 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); Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders!; Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy; It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus!; A current NSW Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must. Additional Information Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them. Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day. Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need. Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF8259O] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor - Tammy on 0428 575 220 or [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-tpt/. #IPAR You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor, you will assist clients in employment or education under various schemes and conduct various assessments. You will also manage cases and work collaboratively with clients and professionals to improve return to work outcomes.