Strategic Clinical Psychologist Advisor | Return-to-Work Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Office in Sydney CBD

Career progression

RDO/9-day fortnight

Benefits program

Wellness perks

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join as Clinical Advisor for a leading workers compensation insurer in Sydney. This role focuses on expert clinical guidance, case conferences, and strategic medical reviews to support return-to-work outcomes.

You will work with case managers and healthcare providers in a hybrid Sydney-based office, with options for part-time or full-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in workers compensation, occupational rehabilitation, EAP, workplace mental health, insurance or injury management will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Influence best-practice claims management across a large case management workforce.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical psychology endorsement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Clinical Psychology

Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join as Clinical Advisor for a leading workers compensation insurer in Sydney. This role focuses on expert clinical guidance, case conferences, and strategic medical reviews to support return-to-work outcomes.

You will work with case managers and healthcare providers in a hybrid Sydney-based office, with options for part-time or full-time arrangements.