Rehabilitation Consultant - Provisional Psychologist/ Rehabilitation Counsellor
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.
Job Description
We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Darwin NT.
The role is available for both part-time and full-time.
We welcome new graduates to apply!
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 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.
Qualifications
You'll 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;
- It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus!;
- A current NSW Driver’s Licence 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 and informal chat with Anna Nguyen, our Talent Acquisition Advisor, please feel free to give Anna a call on +61 3 9617 6126 or connect on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anna-nguyen-87983b11b
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.
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Are you a driven and passionate professional looking for your next challenge? Join IPAR as a Rehabilitation Consultant - Provisional Psychologist/ Rehabilitation Counsellor in beautiful Berrimah, NT! At IPAR, we pride ourselves on our commitment to helping individuals overcome health challenges, disabilities, or injuries to reclaim their lives. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, you'll find a warm and supportive environment here. You'll have the autonomy to manage your schedule while collaborating with a dynamic team of allied health professionals. Your role will involve providing case management, conducting assessments, and implementing personalized rehabilitation programs to improve return to work outcomes. As you work closely with clients, employers, and medical professionals, you'll be key to fostering a supportive network that emphasizes both psychological and physical wellbeing. Your expertise in psychology or rehabilitation counselling will shine as you assist clients navigating their recovery journeys. IPAR’s strong values of care, collaboration, and curiosity guide everything we do, ensuring that we always prioritize the needs of our clients and the community. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, so there's flexibility to fit your lifestyle. If you’re ready to make a positive impact and support people in their times of need, we’d love to hear from you!
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