Vocational Rehab Counselor

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The duties include:

Performing initial rehabilitation evaluations, entitlement assessments, rehabilitation planning, problem-solving, and adjustment counseling.

Providing case management, including the coordination of all rehabilitation services, case documentation, and employment services; and, as necessary, the administration and interpretation of vocation testing.

Offering services for employer consultation, employment development and placement, career counseling, and vocational planning and assessment.

Combining data from diagnostic tests and medical records to give a comprehensive picture of strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and interests to help patients find a suitable employment or independent living objective.

Partnering with Vet Centers, career centers, local Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, Specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives, VA employment programs, and others to provide job search and placement services.

Providing information and assistance with the Veteran Readiness and Employment program through individual and group therapy sessions.

Conducting counseling using a variety of approaches, including tele-counseling, depending on the needs of the Veteran.

Partnering with administrators at schools, Vet Centers, military bases, and federal, state, and local agencies to determine the individual needs of service members and Veterans and to provide the essential assistance.