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Workers Compensation Psychologist in Penrith, Sydney

For workers compensation psychology in Penrith, start with psychologists whose practices accept NSW icare claims and state SIRA approval. Telehealth sessions are available at the same SIRA-gazetted rate as in-person sessions.

Telehealth-based SIRA-approved psychologists (available from Penrith)

The directory includes 9 telehealth-only listings that may be relevant from Penrith. Browse all telehealth-only listings.

How workers compensation psychology works from Penrith

If you live or work in Penrith, you can consider SIRA-approved psychologists across NSW when telehealth is suitable. The physical suburb is not the deciding factor; SIRA provider approval is, and telehealth is billed at the same SIRA-gazetted rate as in-person sessions. Confirm the provider number with the practice before you book.

Step-by-step: accessing psychology in Penrith via your workers comp claim

Workers compensation psychology access in Penrith generally starts with these steps:

1. Report the injury and see your GP

   Notify your employer about the workplace injury in writing. See your GP, who will issue a workers compensation certificate of capacity and can provide a referral to psychology services.

2. Ask your GP for a workers compensation referral (not a Medicare MHTP)

   A workers compensation referral is separate from a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Tell your GP you want a referral under your workers compensation claim to a SIRA-approved psychologist.

3. Contact a SIRA-approved psychologist

   You do not need insurer pre-approval for the first contact. The psychologist can see you and then submit an Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR) to your insurer after the initial session.

4. Sessions funded with no out-of-pocket cost

   Once approved, sessions are billed directly to icare or your employer's self-insurer at the SIRA gazetted rate. For approved claims, there is no gap fee whether sessions are in-person or via telehealth.