Rehabilitation Consultant - Contract - Veteran client base

  • canberra
Rewarding contracting role working with DVA clients in Canberra! Established and well-regarded employer with the potential for ongoing work!
* *Boutique specialist employer providing services to the Department of Veterans Affairs.*
* *Good contracting rates in the region of $110 per hour.*
* *Great systems, infrastructure, and support to valued contractors.*
* *Opportunity for ongoing work.*

This well-established, boutique DVA rehabilitation provider is currently seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant (*Psychologist, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker*) with availability to take on assessment and case management with DVA clients and deliver excellent services.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our valued veterans. As a confident rehabilitation consultant, you will use your initiative to solve problems and work creatively and collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for your clients!

*The role will involve:*
* Case management of Department of Veterans Affairs Clientele with physical and/or psychological conditions
* Assessment of DVA clients’ rehabilitation needs.
* Create and implement individual rehabilitation plans to promote successful transition from Australian Defence Force to civilian life.
* Undertake specific home and activities of daily living assessments.
* Coordination of return-to-work plans (vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations) and non-return to work plans (engagement in treatment and psychosocial activities)
* Delivery of a range of evidence-based early intervention and occupational rehabilitation services
* Motivational interviewing to enhance engagement in meaningful occupations.
* Liaison with key stakeholders within a multidisciplinary clinical context.
* Completion of high-level written reporting.

*To be successful in this role, you will possess:*
* Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work and AHPRA registration, RCAA, ASORC or AASW
* Injury Management experience gained within an occupational rehabilitation setting.
* Commcare accreditation is preferred.
* The ability to work effectively on an independent basis.
* Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
* Good relationship-building and time management ability
* ABN & Professional Indemnity Insurance
* A current driver’s licence and your own car

*In return, you will be offered:*
* Generous contracting rates commensurate with experience
* Support and respect from the friendly team
* Interesting & rewarding workload.
* A large degree of autonomy commensurate with seniority

*An exciting opportunity to join this successful, specialist boutique employer in a contracting capacity- You will have significant drive and motivation in your work and take pride in providing a high-quality service!*



In the first instance please contact *Kirstin Symmonds *on *0407 381 250 *or email *info@starhr.com.au *with a copy of your current résumé. All enquiries are treated in absolute confidentiality.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $110.00 – $115.00 per hour

Work Location: In person