Overview

Rehabilitation Consultant - Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor – IPAR Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. We offer workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or employment support, tailoring care to individual goals. Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is part of the MedHealth network. We strive to achieve meaningful outcomes through our work.

Why join us?

- Competitive remuneration with incentive and bonus schemes
- Fitness Passport – discounted fitness membership and access Australia-wide
- Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with monthly team activities
- IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
- Promote-from-within culture to support career growth
- Employee referral program – monetary incentives
- Be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team that is knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun
- Comprehensive onboarding program for a strong start
- Opportunity to join Diversity & Inclusion committees (e.g., IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan)

Job Description

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling, interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector, Liverpool NSW.

In this diverse role, you will have the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day, with support from a close team of healthcare professionals and the resources of a global corporate infrastructure.



You will provide occupational rehabilitation services to clients with physical and psychological conditions and support them to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Case management (caseloads are manageable; Rehabilitation Assistants support administrative tasks)
- Apply clinical knowledge to improve return-to-work outcomes
- Develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs with employers and employees
- Collaborate with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals
- Work across schemes such as workers compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare, DVA, and employer-funded injury prevention
- Assist clients to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes
- Complete a variety of assessments (initial, workplace, vocational) to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers, and identify suitable employment opportunities

We welcome recent graduates to apply – we offer Primary Internal Supervision.

Qualifications

- Prior experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is preferred
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
- General or Provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist or eligibility for Associate or Full membership with ASORC
- Strong communication skills and empathy
- Effective time management abilities
- Current NSW Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance

Additional Information

- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI communities, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians
- We can adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs

Seniority level

- Entry level

Employment type

- Full-time

Job function / Industries

- Health Care Provider
- Wellness and Fitness Services

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📌 Rehabilitation Consultant - Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor (City of Liverpool)
🏢 Ipar
📍 City of Liverpool