Rehabilitation Consultant - Registered Psychologist or Rehab Counsellor
Core
Deliver occupational rehabilitation services to clients with physical and psychological conditions to achieve sustainable return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes.
Role type
Rehabilitation Consultant (Registered Psychologist or Rehab Counsellor)
Builds
Occupational rehabilitation programs and services for injured workers
Domain
Occupational health and rehabilitation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical expertise in occupational rehabilitation, Vocational assessment, Workplace assessment, Functional capacity assessment, Injury prevention program design, Return-to-work strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, Comcare, or Department of Veterans' Affairs schemes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants, Partner with employers and employees to deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs, Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers, and healthcare professionals, Conduct clinical and vocational assessments (initial, workplace, functional capacity), Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC