Psychology for WorkCover: What Your Employer's Insurance Covers

If you develop a psychological injury at work, your employer's workers' compensation insurance may cover your treatment. Here is what that looks like in practice.

What counts as a work-related psychological injury?

Common work-related psychological injuries include:

• Stress and burnout from excessive workloads or workplace pressure
• Anxiety triggered by workplace incidents, bullying, or harassment
• PTSD following a traumatic incident at work (e.g. accidents, violence, or critical incidents)
• Depression arising from workplace conditions or conflicts
• Adjustment disorder following a workplace change or incident

What does WorkCover cover?

When you have an accepted WorkCover claim for a psychological injury, your treatment costs are covered:

• Psychology sessions with an approved provider at no cost to you
• GP visits related to your injury
• Psychiatry if medically necessary
• Medication prescribed by your treating doctor
• Return-to-work planning coordinated with your employer

How it works with ClearAccess psychologists

Psychologists listed under WorkCover on this site:

• Accept WorkCover funding with no gap fee
• Bill your employer's insurer directly
• Provide treatment focused on your work-related injury
• Can coordinate with your GP and employer to support your return to work

Key things to know

• Your claim must be accepted before treatment is covered
• You need a GP referral for psychological treatment under WorkCover
• Sessions continue as clinically needed — there is no fixed session cap for accepted claims
• Your psychologist will provide progress reports to your insurer as required