Job Description
Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellor – Flexible Locations
Are you a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor looking for flexible contract work with purpose? Join a team that’s committed to helping people recover, rebuild, and return to work and life.
We’re seeking experienced Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellors to deliver high-quality vocational rehabilitation services across a range of schemes including workers’ compensation, CTP, and government-funded programs across the following regions:
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Coffs Harbour
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Port Macquarie
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Lismore / Tweed Heads
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Dubbo
About the opportunity:
As a contractor, you’ll enjoy autonomy and flexibility while working with a supportive multidisciplinary team. You’ll provide tailored rehabilitation services to clients experiencing injury, illness, or disability—helping them achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct vocational and psychosocial assessments
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Develop and implement individualised return-to-work plans
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Provide counselling and support for physical and psychological injuries Liaise with employers, insurers, and health professionals
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Maintain accurate case notes and meet compliance standards
What You’ll Bring:
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Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work or Psychology
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Full registration with ASORC, AASW or APHRA
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Considerable experience working in occupational rehabilitation and proven track record of contracting with other clients.
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Strong communication and case management skills
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Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
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Full driver's licence and own vehicle
What We Offer:
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Competitive contractor rates
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Flexible hours and workload
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Supportive team environment
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Access to resources and clinical support
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Opportunity for ongoing work
About APM WorkCare
We are more than 14,750 people in 11 countries with a global purpose - enabling better lives.
When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.
At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
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