Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Rehabilitation Counselor

The incumbent serves as a journey level Rehabilitation Counselor providing personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services. Serves Veterans who have myriad barriers to overcome and achieve competitive employment, educational, and independent living goals. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments using medical records, pertinent disability documentation, observation, and interviews with Veterans and their support systems to generate personal, vocational, and educational histories. Consults with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, ensure medical clearance, and provide for optimal timing of future interventions. Synthesizes assessment information to identify barriers to employment and their vocational implications.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Ad-hoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 10580F