Clinical Psychology Advisor

Job Description

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a leading organisation within the workers compensation and personal injury sector to recruit a Clinical Psychology Advisor.

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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to leverage their clinical expertise in a broader advisory capacity -influencing claims strategy, supporting recovery and return-to-work outcomes, and building the capability of experienced Case Managers.

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If you enjoy complex clinical thinking, stakeholder engagement and mentoring others, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a portfolio and organisational level.

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The opportunity

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As a Clinical Advisor, you will provide specialist psychological guidance across complex claims, helping Case Managers make informed decisions around treatment, recovery and return to work.

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This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Reviewing medical records, reports and treatment plans and providing clinical opinions on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and return-to-work strategies.
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• Providing early clinical input into claims and identifying opportunities to improve recovery outcomes.
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• Participating in case conferences alongside treating practitioners and other allied health professionals.
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• Liaising and negotiating with treating providers regarding treatment methodology, frequency and suitability.
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• Working with psychologists, doctors, specialists and allied health professionals to facilitate improvements in capacity and recovery.
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• Conducting strategic file reviews and providing clinical recommendations to Case Managers.
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• Coaching and mentoring Case Managers to strengthen their understanding of psychological conditions, treatment pathways and effective medical management.
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• Delivering training and knowledge-sharing sessions across the claims team.
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• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across medical and claims management.
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• Identifying emerging risks and opportunities associated with prolonged disability, treatment and recovery.
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• Contributing clinical expertise to improve customer outcomes and the overall claims experience.
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About you

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You will be a qualified and registered Psychologist with strong clinical experience and an interest in applying your expertise within the workers compensation or personal injury environment.

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You will ideally bring:

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• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Psychology.
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• Current professional registration as a Psychologist (non-practising registration may be considered).
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• Demonstrated clinical practice experience, ideally within occupational health, workers compensation, rehabilitation or disability management.
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• Strong knowledge of psychological injury, disability and injury management.
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• Experience within the personal injury or workers compensation industry.
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• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
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• The ability to confidently engage with treating practitioners and stakeholders at all levels.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Why consider this role?

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychologist who is ready to broaden their impact beyond traditional clinical practice.

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You will have the opportunity to:

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• Apply your clinical expertise to complex workers compensation claims.
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• Influence treatment and return-to-work strategies.
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• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and medical professionals.
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• Coach and develop the capability of others.
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• Contribute to broader medical management and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Make a tangible difference to injured workers and their recovery outcomes.
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• Build your career within a specialist personal injury environment.
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Interested?

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If you're a Psychologist looking for a role where you can combine clinical expertise, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and coaching, we'd love to hear from you.