Rehabilitation Counsellor - Return-to-Work & Recovery Leader

Counselling Appraisal Consultants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing training and supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring from experienced colleagues

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Counselling Appraisal Consultants – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor to join our Melbourne team. This full-time role is based in Melbourne VIC 3000 and focuses on supporting clients through rehabilitation, helping them regain independence and reintegrate into work and community life.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized rehabilitation plans and provide counselling and vocational support to injured workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' professional experience in rehabilitation or related disability/mental health field.
• Current registration with AHPRA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation frameworks and psychosocial assessment.
• Ability to develop individualised treatment plans and work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients' physical and psychological wellbeing and vocational potential.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation plans with stakeholders.
• Provide counselling and psychological support to address trauma, anxiety, depression.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation activities and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate with employers, medical professionals and community organisations.
• Maintain case documentation and progress records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Counselling

Rehabilitation knowledge

Caseload management

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in psychology/counselling/rehabilitation

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Counselling Appraisal Consultants – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor to join our Melbourne team. This full-time role is based in Melbourne VIC 3000 and focuses on supporting clients through rehabilitation, helping them regain independence and reintegrate into work and community life.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized rehabilitation plans and provide counselling and vocational support to injured workers.