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:
- Coffs Harbour
- Port Macquarie
- Lismore / Tweed Heads
- 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:
- Conduct vocational and psychosocial assessments
- Develop and implement individualised return-to-work plans
- Provide counselling and support for physical and psychological injuries Liaise with employers, insurers, and health professionals
- Maintain accurate case notes and meet compliance standards
What You’ll Bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work or Psychology
- Full registration with ASORC, AASW or APHRA
- Considerable experience working in occupational rehabilitation and proven track record of contracting with other clients.
- Strong communication and case management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
- Full driver's licence and own vehicle
What We Offer:
- Competitive contractor rates
- Flexible hours and workload
- Supportive team environment
- Access to resources and clinical support
- 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.
Ready to Join?
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Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology
- Full registration with ASORC, AASW, or AHPRA
- Considerable experience in occupational rehabilitation with contracting experience
- Strong communication and case management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Full driver's licence and own vehicle
What We Do
APM New Zealand is a health, employment, disability, and workplace-services provider supporting individuals, families, communities, and businesses across Aotearoa. Its services include allied health, physiotherapy, vocational rehabilitation, pain management, psychological intervention, employment support, community rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs. APM works with government agencies and insurers to help people recover from injury or illness, improve wellbeing, find employment, and participate in their communities.
