Transformative Occupational Rehab Counselor – Central Coast

WISE Employment; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & iPhone

Salary packaging (not-for-profit)

Diversity Day

Employee discounts

Training on commencement

Job summary

WISE Employment is seeking an Occupational Rehabilitation Counsellor to support clients on NSW Central Coast sites (Wyong, Lake Haven, The Entrance). The role focuses on removing non-vocational barriers to enable sustainable employment, with opportunities for permanent or subcontracting arrangements.

Ideal candidates hold relevant qualifications (Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology with AHPRA) and can travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Rehabilitation Counselling, General Counselling, Social Work or as a Registered Psychologist (AHPRA).
• Ability to travel between sites and manage counselling caseloads.
• Experience in one-to-one and group counselling is preferred.
• Own ABN and Professional Indemnity/Insurance if subcontracting vs employee.
• Desirable case management experience with long-term unemployed or injured workers.
• Current Working with Children check and willingness to undergo a national Police check.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and counselling services to remove barriers to employment.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage caseload for billing and ensure notes are accurate.
• Provide daily summaries of counselling outcomes and attendance to the Business Manager.

Skills

Counselling

Caseload management

Client relations

Travel between sites

Education

Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling, General Counselling, Social Work, or Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Job description

WISE Employment is seeking an Occupational Rehabilitation Counsellor to support clients on NSW Central Coast sites (Wyong, Lake Haven, The Entrance). The role focuses on removing non-vocational barriers to enable sustainable employment, with opportunities for permanent or subcontracting arrangements.

Ideal candidates hold relevant qualifications (Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology with AHPRA) and can travel between sites.