Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Norwood, OH (Ohio); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania) Work Arrangement: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76548 The Role at a Glance As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant , you will be reviewing and analyzing disability claims to identify potential candidates for vocational case management services and/or reviewing accommodation event requests and supporting customers through an interactive process for successful accommodation outcomes. You will act as a resource and provide consultative service to clarify vocational and/or medical information to assist Claims teams. You will support the team to provide high quality vocational services and activities to support accommodation requests (i.e. ADA, PWFA). You will partner closely with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate safe and timely return to work for claimants. In addition, you will spend time assessing claimants return to work needs by phone to help outline their work objectives. Our team is highly collaborative, and we want you to be a part of our success! What You'll Be Doing Making a Difference - By effectively managing an assigned caseload within the department (Return-to-work and/or Accommodation Services) and organizing your top priorities to reach your goals. Have an Impact - Through developing and implementing comprehensive vocational and/or accommodation plans to assist our customers in the return-to-work and/or stay-at-work process. Be an Expert - By using your Vocational Expertise and analytical skills, you will assist our claims partners in understanding occupational demands, transferability of skills and reasonable job accommodations while interpreting policy language. Partner and Collaborate - Utilizing your expertise, you will collaborate and connect daily with claims specialists, managers, nurses, behavioral health specialists and physicians to review medical documentation to derive recommendations and understanding of disability. Engagement and Success - Provide support and engage with our customers while positively impacting the lives of individuals through return-to-work and stay-at work plans. Communicate Effectively - Able to efficiently articulate your opinion and communicate with a varied audience. Professionally use email, telephone, and written correspondence. What We’re Looking For Must-haves: Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong computer and technical abilities Experience working with people with physical and/or mental disabilities Nice to have: Analytical skills with understanding of occupational titles and experience completing transferrable skills analyses Understanding of Vocational resources (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, O*NET, ERI, OOH and OASYS) Knowledge and understanding of ADAAA, PWFA, EEOC and reasonable accommodations Experience assisting persons with a disability returning to the workforce using job seeking skills training techniques and offering job placement assistance Insurance experience Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through September 14th, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave Competitive 401K and employee benefits Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. 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