Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Company Description

Our client is a vocational consulting firm that works with individuals, employers, attorneys and insurance companies in relation to vocational assessments, education, employment, court testimony and life-care plans.  

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Annual Pay Rate: $38K to $50K (DOE)

Schedule:  8am to 5pm / Monday to Friday

Job Description

  • Evaluate and counsel individuals who have disabilities or limitations in order to provide vocational rehabilitation services

  • Records review and interviewing individuals

  • Conferring with medical, professional, and educational personnel to determine the type and degree of disability or limitation

  • Determine eligibility for services and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation

  • Identifying suitable jobs and/or classes of jobs consistent with the individuals aptitudes, physical, mental, and emotional abilities

  • Assist individuals regarding the appropriate areas of study or in obtaining the proper training or education for a position

  • Consult with attorneys, employers, and insurance company representatives regarding the services provided

  • Assist in preparing vocational assessment reports, life-care plans, including market, education, and life-care plan research

  • Testify at depositions or in mediation, hearings, and trials as an expert witness

  • Conform to all billing guidelines and achieves billing goals

  • Performs marketing and sales activities, including cold calling and networking events

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred (or related field)

  • National certification of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) strongly preferred.

  • Advanced ability to analyze and make sound judgments and to accurately document activities

  • Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with claimants, medical professionals, employers, claims staff and others

  • Excellent negotiation skills to effectively establish target return to work dates

  • Advanced knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to vocational rehab

  • 1-3 years of work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field

  • Proficient computer skills include MS Office Suite & Internet Research