Worker's Compensation Psychologists
Not sure how to navigate a psychological injury AND worker’s compensation? Talk to us!
Cetas Psychology has extensive knowledge of the workers’ compensation scheme in Victoria. As an approved Worksafe Victoria provider, we offer sessions tailored to help you recover. Our sessions are designed to help you cope with the mental and emotional stress of a workplace injury and are based on experience, skill and knowledge.
Seeing a psychologist for a workplace injury is an important choice. They typically help with
Mental Health Assessment: Psychologists can evaluate the psychological impact of the injury, identifying conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Therapeutic Support: They provide therapeutic interventions to help cope with stress, pain, and emotional distress.
Recovery and Rehabilitation: Psychologists aid in developing strategies for mental and emotional recovery, promoting overall well-being and facilitating a return to work.
This holistic approach ensures aims to get you back to preinjury functioning as soon as possible .
Once you find a psychologist who seems like a good fit, contact them to enquire about their services.
You should ask about
a current provider registration with WorkSafe Victoria;
if they are taking on new WorkSafe clients;
what issues and mental injuries they work with or have experience treating;
their availability and how soon can you get an initial appointment;
if they hold in-person, phone or video conference appointments;
what therapies do they use if this is relevant to you
any other information relevant to the treatment of your injury
Confirm WorkSafe Victoria Coverage
It is essential to confirm before your appointment that the psychologist is WorkSafe Victoria registered and what their fees are.
The maximum WorkSafe reimbursement per treatment session does not necessarily mean payment of the total cost of a psychology session. There may be a gap between what the provider charges and what WorkSafe will cover. If they charge more, you'll need to pay the difference. You should ask the psychology provider if you'll be charged a gap fee before booking an initial appointment
Remember that WorkSafe Victoria is designed to assist injured workers in Victoria, Australia. If you are not in this region, other similar organisations or insurance providers may have similar resources available. Always ensure you are looking at resources specific to your location and circumstances.
