Rehabiliation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor / Prov/Reg Psychologist

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IPAR, part of MedHealth, is hiring a Rehabilitation Consultant in Robina to service the Gold Coast with occasional Ballina travel. This full-time hybrid role blends independent caseload management with strong team support, focusing on returning clients to health and work across workers compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare, DVA and employer-funded programs. You’ll need a degree in Rehabilitation Counselling or Psychology, with AHPRA registration or eligibility, and a current QLD driver’s license. New grads welcome; internal supervision is offered for provisional psychologists. To stand out, demonstrate measurable return-to-work outcomes, collaboration with employers and health professionals, and compassionate, clear communication. Mention REF9332B and contact Grant Devlin for a confidential chat.

Company Description

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes 
• Flexible hybrid work from home role with flexible working hours 
• Access to IPAR’s amazing health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers. Some of these activities include Murder Mystery, Comedy Show, Office Family Feud, Drag Trivia for Pride Month, Bake Off and Blind Tasting Challenge, Office Sweeps any many more!
• Being part of IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
• Tailored career development pathways - work for an organisation that really embraces a culture of "promoting from within"
• Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentive for successfully recommending great talent!
• A comprehensive induction program, buddy program and workplace mentoring to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel

Job Description

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Rehabilitation Counselling or Psychology interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector and being part of our tight knit team in Robina, Gold Coast.

This role will be based from Robina where you will manage a caseload servicing the Gold Coast region with occasional travel supporting our Ballina region. 

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

As a Rehabilitation Consultant, this role offers broad and varied experience across the spectrum of occupational rehabilitation, supporting clients in both returning to their original employment and exploring new vocational opportunities. This role is purpose driven in assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;

Some of your day to day includes:

• Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks); 
• Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes & partnering with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
• Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals & working across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
• Conduct a range of assessments across Initial Assessments, Worksite Assessments & Vocational Assessments to support someone in their return to health, work & life goals
• Conduct relevant injury prevention and injury management consultancy services such as group mental health training, Employee Assistance Program services, Psychological Functional Capacity Evaluations and Adjustment to Injury Counselling services.

We welcome new graduates to apply! - We offer Internal Supervision for Provisional Psychologists which meet full Registration requirements!

Check out the IPAR video below to see a glimpse into the day in the life of working at IPAR!

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Qualifications

You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below!

• Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling or Psychology
• General or Provisional AHPRA registration or Full ASORC Membership or eligibility to obtain
• Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;
• Fabulous communication and time management skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders!;
• You are someone with compassion, kindness and empathy! 
• A current QLD Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must!

Additional Information

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF9332B] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact the Talent Acquisition Lead, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 466 for a confidential discussion. 

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You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.