Clinical Advisor - Psychologist

u&u Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

9-day fortnight

Office in Sydney CBD

Benefits package

Job summary

u&u Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to act as a Clinical Advisor for a leading workers compensation insurer in Sydney. The role focuses on expert clinical guidance, case conference participation, and collaboration with medical and claims teams to achieve effective return-to-work outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds AHPRA registration with clinical endorsement, a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA as a psychologist with endorsement in clinical psychology.
• 3+ years of clinical experience managing psychological injury or complex mental health presentations.
• Strong communication, consultation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on early management of workplace psychological injuries.
• Conduct clinical reviews of new and existing claims and provide recommendations on medical strategy.
• Participate in case conferences with other medical professionals.
• Review treatment plans to support recovery, capacity and return-to-work strategies.
• Support case managers to lead conversations with treating practitioners.
• Deliver education, coaching and team briefings to build capability in psychological injury management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence claims management.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Clinical psychology

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Make a meaningful impact beyond traditional clinical practice.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join a leading workers compensation insurer as a Clinical Advisor.

This role offers a unique opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a strategic and influential capacity, supporting injured workers, case managers and healthcare providers to achieve effective recovery and return-to-work outcomes.

Rather than managing a traditional therapy caseload, you will provide expert clinical guidance, participate in case conferences, review treatment strategies and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical and claims teams.

What's In It For You

• $130,000 - $150,000 + super + bonus + benefits;
• Take this on as a full-time or part-time role (3 day a week minimum commitment);
• Permanent opportunity with a stable and progressive business;
• Modern and vibrant Sydney CBD office;
• Hybrid working environment with WFH flexibility;
• Career development and leadership progression opportunities;
• Work alongside experienced doctors, physiotherapists and health advisors;
• Monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight options after probation; and
• Wealth of corporate benefits including fitness, retail, and professional development.

The Role

• Provide expert advice on the early management of workplace psychological injuries;
• Conduct clinical reviews of new and existing claims and provide recommendations on medical strategy;
• Participate in case conferences alongside other medical professionals;
• Review treatment plans and support appropriate recovery, capacity and return-to-work strategies;
• Support case managers to prepare for and lead effective conversations with treating practitioners;
• Deliver education, coaching and team briefings to build capability in psychological injury management;
• Work closely with technical specialists, injury specialists and a multidisciplinary clinical advisory team; and
• Influence best-practice claims management across a large case management workforce.

The Ideal Candidate

• Current registration with AHPRA as a psychologist, with endorsement in clinical psychology;
• Master's degree or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology, supported by the required undergraduate and honours pathway;
• 3+ years of clinical experience managing psychological injury or complex mental health presentations;
• Strong communication, consultation and influencing skills; and
• Experience in workers compensation, occupational rehabilitation, EAP, workplace mental health, insurance or injury management will be highly regarded.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity,equityand inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.