Rehabilitation Counsellor

Rehabilitation Counsellor/Consultant

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time

Salary: $90k – $100k + super

About the company:

Workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation is a corporatised, heavily regulated industry focused on shareholder value, with many providers having multinational parent companies. This client prides themselves on being different.

They are a founder-led, privately owned clinical consulting firm specialising in occupational rehabilitation and work health & safety services. Their experienced allied health professionals assess, implement and evaluate return to work and safety solutions.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Rehabilitation Counsellor/Consultant to step into a dynamic role offering both challenge and growth.

The Clinical Counselling component:

• Focuses on helping clients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges they face after an injury or illness, with the goal of returning to work (RTW). As a counsellor, you will provide a supportive environment where clients can address mental health concerns like anxiety, stress, and trauma that may arise due to their condition.
• Collaboration with rehabilitation specialists and allied health professionals to create a holistic, personalised RTW plan that incorporates both mental and physical recovery.
• Provide ongoing psychological support throughout the rehabilitation process to ensure sustained progress toward RTW goals.

The Rehabilitation Consulting Component:

• Manage client caseloads, offering tailored guidance on physical and psychological recovery, and return-to-work strategies.
• Conduct a range of assessments, including Vocational and Initial Needs Assessments.
• Attend Medical Case Conferences with various specialists and practitioners.
• Build and sustain relationships with Doctors, Allied Health Professionals, Employers, Insurers, and Brokers.

What We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• We are looking for a motivated and experienced Psychologist or Clinical Counsellor / Rehabilitation Consultant to join our team in a hybrid role.
• The role will involve providing both clinical psychological treatment and rehabilitation consulting services, in either Sydney, Newcastle or Central Coast.
• The successful candidate will have a strong background in Psychology (registered with AHPRA) or Rehabilitation Counselling (a member of ASORC, PACFA or ACA Level 3 or 4 or willingness to obtain).
• The successful candidate will also have a minimum of 12 months experience within occupational rehabilitation.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Client centric focus

What’s On Offer:

• Realistic and achievable KPIs
• Lucrative Bonus Structure: Earn up to an additional 20% of your salary
• $2000 per year individual CPD allowance
• Smart phone and laptop provided
• Quarterly social events
• Flexible working options: 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH
• We are a fast growing business and offer excellent career progression opportunities.

How to Apply:

For a confidential discussion, please contact Taylor Heath – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search on 0483 953 814 or email your updated resume to taylor.heath@zenithsearch.com.au.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role. Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

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