If you're a Health Psychologist who finds meaning in helping people rebuild their lives after injury, this role is built for you.Core Healthcare is looking for an experienced Health Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in Brisbane.
You'll lead Adjustment to Injury Counselling (ATIC) and Psychological Return to Work (PRT) as part of a structured Chronic Pain Management Program — supporting patients navigating work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or DVA-funded claims.This isn't a solo practice.
You'll be embedded in a genuine multidisciplinary team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with chronic pain physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, pain medicine specialists, and return-to-work rehabilitation providers to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.About the Role:If you're a Health Psychologist who finds meaning in helping people rebuild their lives after injury, this role is built for you.Core Healthcare is looking for an experienced Health Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in Brisbane.
You'll lead Adjustment to Injury Counselling (ATIC) and Psychological Return to Work (PRT) as part of a structured Chronic Pain Management Program — supporting patients navigating work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or DVA-funded claims.This isn't a solo practice.
You'll be embedded in a genuine multidisciplinary team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with chronic pain physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, pain medicine specialists, and return-to-work rehabilitation providers to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.What You'll Be Doing:Your focus will be helping patients adapt — mentally and emotionally — to persistent pain, so they can rebuild function and return to meaningful work and life.Day to day, you'll be:Delivering ATIC therapy within a structured Pain Management ProgramConducting Psychological Return to Work (PRT) assessments and interventions for injured workers on worker's compensationCollaborating on case reviews, treatment planning,



and outcome monitoring with your MDT colleaguesProviding a blend of face-to-face and telehealth consultations to an established patient caseloadProducing clear, timely clinical documentation — including Provider Management Plans and insurer reports — in line with worker's compensation requirementsWhat We Offer:We want this to be a role you genuinely look forward to.
Here's what you can expect:Competitive remuneration reflecting your specialist skills and experienceFlexible hours — 1 to 3 days per week with flexible scheduling, or full-time if preferredA ready-made caseload — no cold starts, no slow buildReal MDT integration — a connected, experienced team that actually collaboratesBlended delivery — face-to-face at our Brisbane or Beenleigh clinics, plus telehealthFull admin support — so you can stay focused on your clinical workAbout You:You're a registered psychologist with a genuine passion for chronic pain and injury adjustment — someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands the human complexity behind every claim.You'll bring:Current AHPRA registration and valid professional indemnity insurance (Health Psychology endorsement preferred)At least 5 years' experience as a psychologistDemonstrated experience in ATIC, particularly with chronic and complex pain presentationsA solid understanding of the worker's compensation system and multidisciplinary pain programsInterest in PRT — including functional capacity, psychosocial barriers, and goal‐oriented recovery planningThe right to live and work in QueenslandBonus points if you're trained in EMDR — it's not essential, but it's highly valued here.About Core Healthcare:With over 7 clinic locations across Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast, and Northern NSW, Core Physiotherapy and Exercise Centres delivers specialist musculoskeletal and rehabilitative care through cooperative Allied Health teams.
Our Pain Management Program brings together leading clinicians to support patients with complex injuries on their path to recovery.
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📌 Health Psychologist – Chronic Pain & Adjustment To Injury Counselling (Brisbane)
🏢 Core Physiotherapy & Exercise Centres
📍 Brisbane