Rehabilitation Counsellor

Full-timeState: ACTJob Status: Full TimeCompany DescriptionIPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury.
Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual.
We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential.
Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors.
IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network.
We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day.
Why join us? Ongoing development - tailored career development and leadership pathways, together with a "promoting from within" culture;A comprehensive induction and onboarding, a buddy program and ongoing workplace mentoring are provided;Competitive remuneration package, generous bonus and incentive schemes, annual salary review and salary packaging options;Being part of IPAR's Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers, including our Graduate of the Year Award, Team Member of the Month and Reward Vouchers to recognise and celebrate for the STAR of each branch;Flexible hybrid working arrangement with flexible working hours;Strong supportive team culture - Peer and management support readily available onsite;Varied client groups for variety in your workday and caseload;Dedicated Health & Wellness program for all staff including Health & Wellness calendar and Fitness Passport, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentive for recommending great talent
;A mobile phone and a ProBook with latest technology are included;Purchase Annual Leave, Travel Reimbursement and other perks are available.Job DescriptionWe are seeking individuals with a professional background in Rehabilitation Counselling interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Canberra, ACT. We welcome new graduates to apply In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day.
You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals where you can provide holistic support to clients.
Your duties will include:
Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks)Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomesWorking with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programsWorking collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionalsCompleting a variety of assessments using your clinical and discipline specific allied health skills, such as Functional Capacity Evaluations, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and Activities of Daily Living Assessments.QualificationsYou'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below
Tertiary qualification in Rehabilitation CounsellingFull Professional Membership with ASORCPrevious experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded however not mandatory;Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholdersCompassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy;It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a mustA current valid Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must.Additional InformationEvery day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.
Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team.
Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.
Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive.
We're accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.
Big Hearts - We're here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community.
We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.
Bold Ideas - Is there a better way?
Let's find it.
We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Grant Devlin on .
You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 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.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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