Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor

Our client is a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider in Newcastle with an impeccable reputation. This organisation has been making a positive contribution to the Workplace Health industry for 20 years. Opportunity for a Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor to join the Charlestown team is on offer.
 
Why do people love working here?

• The business owners are caring Senior Psychologists with an in-depth understanding of the industry & regarded as experts in the space
• An independent Provider with a robust medical referral network  
• Industry low staff turnover - team members are engaged, valued & offered ongoing training & development
• A flexible, collaborative & supportive environment 

The Job:

• Manage a unique & complex caseload, predominantly first responders, chronic pain & education clients
• Engage & assist clients experiencing PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety &/or mood disorders in their RTW
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships to facilitate safe & durable RTW outcomes
• Attend case conferences
• Vocational assessments & counselling
• Interventional counselling & psychosocial rehabilitation activities 
• Labour market research & networking with local employers
• Medico-legal assessments & reporting
• Relatively minimal travel working for a local organisation 
• Contractor roles are also available, including for RCs who are solely interested in conducting Vocational Assessments 

The Benefits:

• Attractive salary of $90-115K + Super + Bonus
• Achievable targets & performance-based bonus
• Professional Development allowance of up to $2000/year
• Internal secondary Psych supervision, for Provisional Psychologists
• Mobile phone (also available for personal use)
• Reimbursement for any work-related travel
• Flexible work environment & full or part-time role; or contractor role (rate in line with experience)
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• AHPRA-Registered Psychologist (full or provisional) or ASORC-accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor 
• 2 years'+ Workplace Rehabilitation experience  
• Eager to assist your clients return to work 
• Exceptional communication & time management skills
• Commitment to Professional Development & keen to share your knowledge with others 
• Driver's licence & car

Interested? Please call Sally, Adam or Kristie on 1300 217 391 or email [email protected].  Otherwise, please submit your application & we'll be in touch!
 
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