Psychologist / Provisional Psychologist

Pinnacle Rehab; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration

Bonus opportunities

Travel reimbursement • $1.01 per km

Buddy system & induction

Professional development programs

Laptop and iPhone provided

Seasonal social events

Emerging Leaders Program

Health insurance / wellbeing support

Job summary

Pinnacle Rehab is offering an Inhouse Provisional Psychologist Program for graduates or clinicians seeking exposure to complex psych claims. You will benefit from board-approved supervision, structured induction, and buddy support to help progress toward General Registration.

You will manage a portfolio of clients with psychological injury, perform assessments, and develop rehab plans while working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve safe return-to-work.

Qualifications

• General Registration with AHPRA or ASORC is required.
• Tertiary degree in Psychology (Hons) or Masters in Psychology.
• Car and valid Driver’s licence; willingness to obtain police check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial psychological assessments for injured workers.
• Develop tailored rehabilitation plans and return-to-work strategies.
• Conduct vocational assessments and motivational interviewing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to support recovery goals.
• Document case notes and provide reporting in line with compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in Psychology

Job description

Inhouse Provisional Psychologist Program:

As a Provisional Psychologist, understanding the pathway to General Registration can be overwhelming, which is why Pinnacle Rehab have carefully designed a tailored psychological internship program to support you on your registration journey, whether you are currently completing your Mastersstudies and looking to work in the psychological field (AWOP) or have entered into your internship year (5+1).

Within the Psychological Division you will be exposed to the key learning objectives of psychological practice, board approved supervision, professional development and understanding the assessment tasks which will prepare you for the National Psychology Exam.

About Us

Pinnacle Rehab is an award-winning workplace rehab provider, with the goal of achieving quality recovery and return-to-work outcomes for individuals who have been injured at work, our dedicated consultants support these individuals to regain their confidence and independence.

Our people are at the forefront of the business, we are committed to staff development and training. The collaborative team culture, extensive induction and onboarding into the business will support you to build a solid foundation into the industry of occ rehab.

• Certified ‘Great Place to Work’ and #2 Best workplaces in Healthcare and Social Assistance in Australia, Best workplaces for Women
• Structured induction, and individually tailored onboarding program
• Flexibility toorganiseyour own calendar with appointments, office days and work-from-home
• Ongoing support in a collaborative and fun team environment

The Opportunity

Due to growth across the business and our expanding Psych Division we currently have a new opportunity for aMaster ofPsychology Graduate or experienced Rehabilitation Counsellor looking for more exposure to complex psych claims to join our Team!

Full induction, training, and buddy system provided to set you up for success. Including weekly and monthly team meetings targeted at developing your exposure to differentpsychometricsassessments and interventions.

In your new role you will manage a portfolio of clients with a psychologicalinjury, creating and monitoring rehabilitation planswhich aimto gradually return your clients back to work.

You will develop the skills needed to conduct motivational interviews with clients as well as influencing stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.

Looking after a client portfolio, your day will include:

• Completinginitialpsychological assessments which will provide a comprehensivelook into an injured workersbiopsychosocial barrier’s
• Providing a tailored intervention approach to recoveryand developingappropriatereturnto work plans
• Conductingvocationalassessments,rehabilitationand vocational counselling and motivational interviewing techniques
• Providing support through recommendations for communityassistanceoradditionalsupport through the insurer
• Working within amulti-disciplinary team to provide complex stakeholdermanagementto support the recovery of an injured worker
• Document case notes as part of reporting and compliance requirements, applying your clinical judgement to support and guide your clientsto a safe return to work goal

What is on offer

• Excellentremunerationon offer plus achievable bonus
• All travel reimbursed at $1.01 per km, including tolls and parking expenses
• Structured induction andon-boardingwith buddy system, including ongoing weekly and monthly team meetings to support your learning
• Professional development opportunities – internal training programs for leadership and management
• Latest technology with laptop and iPhone provided
• Regular seasonal social events throughout the year
• Annual Christmas party
• Opportunity toparticipatein our Emerging Leaders Program for career development opportunities

Your Wellbeing our Heartbeat - Our employee benefits program

• Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Programs, health insurance packages, gym partnership
• Employee Connection - Social entertainment budgets
• Life Balance - Unplug agreement, flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave - entitlements to support your growing family
• Learning and Development - Group supervision sessions, quarterly formal professional development and monthly bites and insights

About You

• General Registration with AHPRA orASORC
• Tertiary degree as a Psychology (Hons) orMasters in Psychology
• Car and valid Driver’s license
• Police check or willingness to obtain a police check prior to commencement
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work in autonomously and as part of a team

Pinnacle Rehabis an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, cultural or linguistic background, religion, disability, personal identity, veteran status, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe,inclusiveandrespectful workplace for all employees.

Applications close on 16th November 2026.