Many psychologists overlook workers' compensation, assuming it's too complicated or not worth the effort. This session makes the business case for why it deserves a place in your private practice, then gives you the practical knowledge to do it well. It's designed for psychologists at all career stages considering or currently working in private practice, particularly those who are curious about diversifying their referral base and building a more financially sustainable caseload.
The business case
- Why workers' compensation is one of the most financially stable and consistent referral streams available to private practitioners
- How to add workers' compensation to your practice without overhauling everything you already do
- Why this area of work can be deeply rewarding — clinically and professionally
The practical substance
- How the system works and where psychologists fit in
- The types of reports required and what each one needs to include
- Why liaising with Injury Management Consultants benefits your client - and makes your job easier
- What to do when an insurer makes things difficult - practical strategies for protecting your client and your practice
- Documentation, language, and the common pitfalls to avoid
- Ethical and professional considerations specific to this context
Key takeaways
- A clear understanding of the business case for workers' compensation in private practice
- Practical tools to start working confidently in this space
- Strategies for navigating the system - including when it gets tricky
- The confidence to see workers' compensation not as a minefield, but as an opportunity
Whether you're considering it for the first time or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this session will change the way you think about workers' compensation work.
About our presenter: Lisa Irving
Lisa is a psychologist with clinical endorsement, and over three decades of experience working across workers’ compensation, trauma, and return-to-work settings. She specialises in supporting psychologists in private practice to confidently incorporate workers’ compensation work into their business model. Through supervision and training, Lisa helps clinicians build both the clinical and practical skills required to work effectively in this space, including navigating stakeholder systems, managing complex presentations, and maintaining strong professional boundaries.
Lisa’s training is grounded in real-world experience, offering practical strategies that support psychologists to increase confidence, expand their scope of work, and deliver better outcomes for clients, employers, and insurers.
Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEST
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.