New Grad Psychology (Hons), Rehab Counsellor

Pinnacle Rehab Pty Ltd

Lismore, Lismore and Far North Coast NSW

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

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Psychology

Rehabilitation

Vocational Counselling

Fantastic opportunity to start your career as a New Graduate or make a change in your career to become a rehab consultant and facilitate outcomes within occupational rehab.

This opportunity is working with an award-winning workplace rehab provider, providing exceptional support and assisting clients recover from injury, return to work and regain their confidence and independence with the support from specialised consultants.

At Pinnacle Rehab we are committed to staff development and training, our people are our business. We recognise this by providing a supportive and collaborative team culture, we have an extensive induction program for all new employees and regular staff training sessions. We also coordinate regular team social events and an annual company conferences and awards night.

Providing exceptional support and rehab to our clients is our passion and we are proud of our achievements.

What is on offer?

Excellent remuneration on offer plus achievable bonus

All travel paid at 0.99 per km

Structured induction and onboarding with buddy system

Professional development opportunities, internally and externally

Truly flexible to manage your own diary

Latest technology with laptop and iPhone provided 

Regular seasonal social events throughout the year

Annual staff company wide conference

Opportunity to participate in our Emerging Leaders Program for career development opportunities 

Certified Great Place to Work

Ranked 2nd "Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Social Assistance"

The Opportunity.

This is a new Psychology (Hons) Graduate or Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity available to Full induction, training, and buddy system provided to set you up for success.

As a Rehabilitation Consultant you will manage a portfolio of clients with a psychological disorder, completing vocational assessments and reports.

You will develop the skills needed to conduct motivational interviews with clients as well as influencing stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.

Within your role, you will.

Manage a portfolio of clients with a psychological or physical injury

Complete initial assessments and identify suitable goals

Identify barriers preventing clients from returning to work

Organise appropriate intervention with stakeholders 

Providing vocational counselling 

Conduct Vocational Assessments

Attend medical appointments with your clients 

Complete reports after assessments and meetings 

Communicate with medical professionals regarding diagnoses and treatment

Facilitate a safe and timely graduated return to work 

Document case notes as part of reporting and compliance requirements

Your Wellbeing our Heartbeat to Our employee benefits program...  

Wellbeing Support to Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Connection to Social entertainment budgets

Life Balance to Unplug agreement, flexible working arrangements

Paid Parental Leave to entitlements to support your growing family

Learning and Development to Group supervision sessions, quarterly formal professional development and monthly bites and insights

About You.

4th year Psychology Graduate

Associate or Full membership with ASORC as a Rehabilitation Counsellor (Graduates with an honours degree in Psychology are eligible)

Car and valid Driver’s license

Police check or willingness to obtain a police check prior to commencement

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Pinnacle Rehab is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, cultural or linguistic background, religion, disability, personal identity, veteran status, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Next Steps Opportunities like this won’t stick around long! If this sounds like your next rewarding role, feel free to reach out directly for a chat or apply through the "Apply" button, and we’ll be in Applications close on 12th August 2026.

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Touch to discuss further. careers@pinnaclerehab.com.au or call Ash 0455 118 755