Rehabilitation Consultant - Psychologist/Rehabilitation Counsellor

IPAR is the leading provider of occupational rehabilitation services in Australia. Our dynamic team is looking for the next talented individual to join our journey and make a difference through exceptional outcomes for our valued clients.

We are looking for a Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor with Community based experience to join our successful Workplace Rehabilitation team based in beautiful Cairns!

Working with people who have sustained a psychological or physical injury, you will be responsible for delivering holistic, client centred services; assessing clients' needs, then developing and implementing strategies to enable a safe return to their original employment as part of their rehabilitation.

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. 

• 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
• Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical and discipline specific allied health skills, such as Functional Capacity Evaluations, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and Activities of Daily Living Assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with innovative bonus scheme 
• Flexible hybrid work from home role with flexible working hours 
• 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. 
• 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

Our new team member will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Social Worker
• Professional Registration with either AHPRA, RCAA or ASORC
• A passion for injury prevention, return to work, and the associated health benefits
• Strong communication skills to build and develop relationships
• Excellent time management skills - be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Energy and drive to grow our services
• A current driver licence and access to their own vehicle

To have a confidential discussion about the role please contact the Talent Acquisition Lead, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 ***.

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,000 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.