Rehabilitation Consultant Counsellor WorkFocus Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Description

About WorkFocus Australia

Since 1989, we have provided a range of services to minimise the social, physical, psychological and financial impact of workplace injury and illness and to maximise the health benefits of good work.

Our belief is that working delivers innumerable health, social and financial benefits.

Our goal is to seamlessly guide people through the recovery process to return to better health and productivity faster.

Job Description

About the role

As a Rehabilitation Consultant – Counsellor, you will play a vital role in the provision of workplace rehabilitation services to help build better lives through work and health. As part of the team you’ll support people to get well and working.

As a valued team member, your responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking assessments and provide recommendations to support recovery and Return to Work (RTW). This includes Initial Assessments, Vocational Assessments, Labour Market Analysis to name a few. 
  • Undertake Vocational Counselling and Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Undertake rehabilitation and return to work activities with clients in their recovery to return to health and work. 
  • Identifying barriers and implementing recovery & rehabilitation strategies. 
  • Collaborating with clients, insurers, medical practitioners and employers to achieve outcomes appropriate for all parties.
  • Designing, implementing and monitoring programs that assist injured employees to return to the life, community and the workforce. 

    Why work with WFA?

    • On the job support
    • Career and Professional Development linked to your profession
    • A training academy to keep your skills sharp and reach all CPD requirements
    • Opportunities to work in over 80 locations in Australia
    • Ongoing flexible working arrangements – you’ll be equipped to manage your own time
    • Professional Development study options
    • Paid Parental leave
    • Assistance with CPD requirements and registration allowance
    • Financial Incentive programs to reward you for your hard work

     

    Qualifications

    What you’ll bring to the role

    • Qualifications and registration in Rehabilitation Counselling
    • Eligibility to gain, or have current membership with RCAA or ASORC
    • Current Drivers Licence and Vehicle as travel is required within the role
    • Passion for helping people to regain their health and to return to work

    Additional Information

    Interviews are happening now!  Please do not delay in applying for immediate consideration. 

    Click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button or please contact Belinda Hewitt to have a confidential discussion about the role on [email protected]

    You are welcome here.

    Our fast-growing team of more than 3,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
     

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