Rehabilitation Counselor

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M 35 Hours Weekly No Weekend

Purpose of Position: Under supervision, guides the vocational rehabilitation of patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities or other impairments in health care settings; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Conducts intake interviews and comprehensive educational/vocational assessments to evaluate the vocational abilities, skills and educational readiness of patients and prepare reports of findings.
• Reviews case records for information relating to overall adjustments, occupational history, socioeconomic condition, and medical history and prognosis.
• Serves as a liaison with community-based educational, vocational, employment and recreational programs to secure resources and services for patients from public and private organizations and employers.
• Refers patients to other services, as appropriate; participate in conferences and consultations on programs to assist patients and clients in solving problems resulting from hospitalization, disability or maladjustment.
• Documents the progress of patients, maintain records, including case summaries and progress reports, and comply with relevant federal, state and local legislation.
• Conducts group and/or individual rehabilitation counseling sessions. Assists in in-service training programs.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans for vocational rehabilitation and educational training of patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling or vocational rehabilitation counseling issued after completion of a two (2) year course of study from an accredited college or university; or 2. Thirty (30) graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling or related discipline, and one (1) year of full-time experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling; or 3. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years full-time experience in rehabilitation counseling or vocational rehabilitation counseling; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience. However, all candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of full-time experience in rehabilitation counseling or vocational rehabilitation counseling.

Benefits:

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs