We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Port Macquarie NSW.
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.
Your duties will include:
- 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 Veterans Affairs and employerfunded 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.
We welcome new graduates to apply! We offer Primary Internal Supervision!
We offer a handson approach to learning and developing your career. Youll find the new graduates of yesterday are the leaders of today. Whether its a new location new service or role within the wider MedHealth group the career opportunities for Rehabilitation Consultant are endless.
Qualifications :
Youll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below!
- 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);
- Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;
- 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;
- Its the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus!;
- A current NSW Drivers Licence and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime