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Workers Compensation Psychologist in Sutherland Shire, Sydney

Workers compensation clients in Sutherland Shire can use this directory to find psychologists whose practices state SIRA approval. Telehealth is available and is billed at the same SIRA-gazetted rate as in-person sessions.

Telehealth-based SIRA-approved psychologists (available from Sutherland Shire)

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

How workers compensation psychology works from Sutherland Shire

A local address in Sutherland Shire is not required when a SIRA-approved psychologist can see workers compensation clients by telehealth. Telehealth sessions follow the same SIRA-gazetted rate as in-person sessions, and SIRA provider approval is the status to verify before booking. Ask the practice to confirm its current SIRA provider details.

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

The access pathway from Sutherland Shire follows the same NSW workers compensation process as other suburbs:

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.