Registered Psychologist: Trauma & Return-to-Work Rehab

Altius Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSense by Altius seeks a full-time Registered Psychologist to support clients recovering from workplace injuries and motor vehicle-related injuries in Sydney, NSW. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, and develop goal-focused treatment plans to improve functioning and return-to-work outcomes.

You will collaborate with GPs, rehabilitation providers, and insurers, preparing high-quality reports and participating in case conferences.

Qualifications

• A psychologist registered with AHPRA (General Registration), with no conditions or reprimands.
• Experience in workers’ compensation, injury management or rehabilitation (or a strong interest in developing expertise).
• Strong assessment, treatment planning and report writing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with insurers, GPs and rehabilitation providers.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for clients experiencing trauma, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, and work-related stress.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial formulation and risk assessment.
• Develop goal-orientated treatment plans with a strong focus on functional and vocational outcomes.
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports that support recovery planning and stakeholder decision-making.
• Collaborate with GPs, rehabilitation providers, employers, and insurers.
• Participate in case conferences and return-to-work planning.
• Integrate practical, real-world goals into therapy (e.g. return to work, daily functioning, confidence rebuilding).
• Provide EAP counselling and wellbeing services (as a secondary component of the role).

Skills

AHPRA registration

Workers’ compensation

Assessment skills

Report writing

Relationship building

Australian working rights

National Police Check

Driver’s licence

Job description

PeopleSense by Altius seeks a full-time Registered Psychologist to support clients recovering from workplace injuries and motor vehicle-related injuries in Sydney, NSW. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, and develop goal-focused treatment plans to improve functioning and return-to-work outcomes.

You will collaborate with GPs, rehabilitation providers, and insurers, preparing high-quality reports and participating in case conferences.