How to find a WorkSafe Victoria Psychologist
If you are looking for a psychologist through WorkSafe Victoria, you may want to consider the following steps
1. Visit the WorkSafe Victoria Website:
• Start by going to the WorkSafe Victoria website: WorkSafe Victoria to find out more about psychology services, treatment policies and information about how to support your mental health recovery.
2. Confirm WorkSafe Victoria Treatment Coverage:
• You should call and discuss accessing psychology sessions under worker’s compensation with your WorkSafe Victoria insurance case manager. You will require information about fee coverage and other relevant information about your work’s compensation claim.
3. Search for a Psychologist treatment provider.
• Your General Practitioner (GP) may be an excellent place to start discussing accessing a WorkSafe Victoria psychologist. You can also try online searching, word of mouth or calling around to different health and allied health practices or clinics.
4. Contact the Psychologist:
• 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
5. Confirm WorkSafe Victoria Coverage:
• Before your appointment, confirming that the psychologist is WorkSafe Victoria registered and what their fees are is essential.
• 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.
6. Consider a WorkSafe Victoria informed provider
• 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.
