Provisional Psychologist OR Rehabilitation Counsellor

Job Description

Would you like to work for a national company that has an outstanding reputation and an inclusive and diverse workforce? Look no further, Altius Group has an industry reputation as an employer of choice and provider of service excellence! We employ some of the best talent in health across Australia and right now we have an exciting opportunity for a Provisional Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor to join our team. 
  
What to expect on a daily basis
Working from our Newcastle office, this opportunity will see you identify and 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 and provide strategies to address these factors in practise. Complete return to work case management for injured workers under the WorkCover scheme. Provide holistic support to help restore an individual's highest level of functional performance through relevant assessments such as Initial Needs Assessment, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments and Vocational Assessments. Deliver Vocational Counselling and facilitate interventions, well-being programs, training and upskilling. Collaborate and liaise with individuals, employers, medical and other allied health professionals.
  
Your keys to success
You love working within a friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment. You take pride in yourself and your work and never close a day without reaching an end solution. You also have up your sleeve:

• AHPRA registration as a Provisional Psychologist (4+2 or 5+1 Pathway)
• Associate ASORC (Australian Society Of Rehabilitation Counsellors) membership or Full RCCAA (Rehabilitation Counselling Association of Australasia) membership as a Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Relevant Psychology and Rehabilitation Counsellor qualification
• Current drivers’ licence and access to own transport  

What’s in it for you?
Not only do we offer a salary above the market, but we provide access to quality training, flexible working opportunities, extra annual and parental leave benefits, and professional development support. We put people first and work one on one with you to help you become the best you can be. For eligible provisional psychologist, you can receive up to $5,500 towards supervision costs and discounted rates for supervision through COPP (College of Professional Psychology).
     
For more information, please contact Amie Gargan on 0416 306 596 or connect on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/amiegargan
  
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
  
Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, 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.