Allied Health Assistant | Psychology Rehabilitation Services by Altius

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Allied Health Assistant in the Rehabilitation Services team at Altius Group, you will provide direct support to our Rehabilitation Counsellors and Provisional Psychologist who address the critical physical, psychological, social, environmental and organisational risk factors which may have an impact on a worker’s ability to successfully return to work. Altius Group delivers services to individuals nationally across Australia, where you’ll be based out of our Newcastle, NSW branch. Navigating complex nature of injuries, individuals, work and home environments, relationships, and personal injury schemes – is what we do best!
  
About you!

  • You love working within a friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
  • You have excellent time management skills and enjoy assisting a team of multidisciplinary allied health professionals
  • You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be organised.
  • You are great at building relationships and enjoy working with key stakeholders
  • You pose a high level of resilience and demonstrate the drive to continuously learn

  
The role you will be doing…

  • Work alongside practitioner and workers who have sustained an injury or illness in the workforce
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the rehab needs of individual.
  • Supporting return to work planning for occ-rehab claims, certificates of capacity and approvals for services
  • Assist with developing detailed written reports that support workers’ goals and outcomes
  • Maintain up to date information, data and documents for all workers’
  • Collaborate and liaise with medical practitioners and allied health professionals

  
To be considered, you are…

  • Currently undertaking a degree in Psychology, 3rd or 4th year student preferred. 
  • Passionate about working in Occupational Rehabilitation Industry
  • Willing to obtain a National Police Check
  • Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check
  • A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle

  
As a valued team member, you will enjoy a wide range of employee benefits including;

  • Be warmly welcomed into your new team with a 3-month tailored Induction Program
  • Professional development opportunities to grow across the group
  • Coaching & Mentoring from Industry leaders and allied health professionals
  • Latest technology including a Surface Pro and a smart phone
  • Flexible Work Arrangements – we’ll work around your university schedule
  • Genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife in-house wellness app, regular wellness seminars, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the ability to purchase additional leave

  
For more information or opportunities, please contact Amie Gargan on 0416 306 596 or connect on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/amiegargan
  
About Altius Group
Altius Group is Australia’s leading allied health provider to workplaces and team members, offering end-to-end support and guidance to those that need help. We are committed to be the benchmark in professional health services whilst offering our team members space for personal growth, opportunities to continue learning and showing real appreciation for their work. Our leadership team injects a culture of compassion and understanding into the company which resonates in everything we do.
  
Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Rehabilitation Services by Altius

Job Salary

Attractive salary package + laptop + phone

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