Rehabilitation Psychologist — Return-to-Work Specialist

Acumen Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen, part of the APM Group, is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor) in Perth to join a full-time multidisciplinary team.

You will perform assessments (functional capacity, worksite/ergonomic), develop rehabilitation plans and support clients returning to work across diverse industries, including Workers' Comp schemes. Registration with AHPRA/ASORC and relevant psychology or rehab counselling qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration with the relevant industry body (AHPRA, ASORC)
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling
• Strong clinical reasoning
• Ability to engage across multidisciplinary teams to support the achievement of a common goal
• Passion to help people rehabilitate

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise (e.g., functional capacity evaluations, worksite, ergonomic or activities of daily living assessments)
• Collaborate with stakeholders including injured employees, employers, medical specialists and other allied health professionals
• Develop, implement and monitor rehabilitation plans across a range of schemes (including Work Cover)
• Support client return to work or find new employment opportunities across diverse industries

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling

Job description

Acumen, part of the APM Group, is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor) in Perth to join a full-time multidisciplinary team.

You will perform assessments (functional capacity, worksite/ergonomic), develop rehabilitation plans and support clients returning to work across diverse industries, including Workers' Comp schemes. Registration with AHPRA/ASORC and relevant psychology or rehab counselling qualifications are required.