Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor

Summary Rehabilitation Counselors in the VA work with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health - physical - and/or psychosocial challenges affecting employment - independent living - or personal adjustment. Rehabilitation Counselors utilize various professional counseling and clinical modalities to promote and support optimal functioning - independence - personal adjustment - adaptation to disability - community reintegration - and recovery. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education (1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1 - 2017 - the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education OR (2) A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) OR (3) A master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation - counseling - disability - therapy - health - employment -wellness - or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA OR (4) Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Certification Current - full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor - GS-12 Experience Completion of one year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to supervise (e.g plan - direct - oversee - review work of subordinate staff) - assess employee strengths - opportunities for growth - and qualifications to accomplish program goals - adapt work operations - and guide staff

• b) Knowledge of labor/management agreements to effectively manage issues and concerns
• c) Knowledge of applicable accreditation bodies (i.e Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and their standards to ensure continuous compliance
• d) Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of rehabilitation delivery systems for the development - implementation - management and growth of rehabilitation programs and services
• e) Knowledge of business administration practices such as managing participant payroll - accounting - budget planning - to successfully operate a rehabilitation program

Preferred Experience: Vocational Rehabilitation experience perferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Duties This one position will be filled at either facility located in Leavenworth - KS or Topeka - KS Administrative Duties: Oversees the therapeutic modalities of the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) component -Vocational and Educational Assistance services - and vocational rehabilitation or employment service provided to other VA programs Assigns and oversees work to subordinates based on priorities - selective consideration of the complexity of clinical cases - and the capabilities of employees Develops performance improvement standards and quality assurance efforts Evaluates work performance of subordinates Serves as the Affiliate Coordinator for Graduate Trainee Educational Affiliation Agreements and directs clinical trainee program for trainees in Rehabilitation Counseling assigned to VHA Voc Rehab Serves and directs community - VISN and National collaborations - training regarding Vocational Rehabilitation service provision Provides advice - counsel - or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters Oversees attendance and leave - including approval of leave - and vacation schedules Interviews candidates for positions in VHA Voc Rehab Service and participates on interview panels for all vocational rehabilitation positions within the facility recommends appointments promotions or reassignments positions Develops continuing education opportunities - conducts formal peer reviews - and reviews and concurs on all vocational rehabilitation research projects Recommends promotions - reassignments - performance ratings - and retention or release of probationary employees or other changes of assigned personnel Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands Provides clinical and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of VHA Voc Rehab Service Works with other leadership to develop and revise comprehensive policies - risk management assessments - and strategic plans Provides oversight of intake assessments of Veterans referred to the VHA Voc Rehab Service program and for developing vocational assessments Estimates budgetary needs based on history - anticipated workload - resource need - and the workload capacity of the VHA Voc Rehab Service and makes justified requests or proposals Maintains accounting controls - oversight of CWT Account expenditures and usage - CWT TW payroll - and fund control points VHA Voc Rehab Establishes Standard Operating Procedures for the VHA Voc Rehab Service and oversees their implementation Clinically and administratively address and resolve Veteran concerns - complaints - grievances - and appeals Clinical Duties: Provide a variety of rehabilitation services using counseling practices and evidence based and informed modalities to aid Veterans with severe disabilities in achieving competitive employment - educational - and independent living goals Provides clinical expertise through the timely application of therapeutic interventions - case coordination - crisis intervention - interdisciplinary team consultation - rehabilitation plan development - and ongoing assessment and job development practices Reviews medical - psychological - vocational - and educational data to maximize the independence and employability of Veterans with personal - social - and vocational barriers as a result of mental health - medical - or psychosocial impairments Supports informed decision making while using professional judgment and counseling skills to assist the Veteran in identifying suitable competitive employment and placement opportunities Conducts a skillful analysis of their abilities - aptitudes - strengths - needs - preferences - disability conditions - and resulting impairments to guide Veterans with severe disabilities and employment challenges in achieving their goals Provides psychoeducational and/or psychotherapeutic groups to facilitate effective job search skills - employer-desired soft skills - work and life skills fostering independence and recovery Collaborates with the appropriate professionals to provide rehabilitation services Consult with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care - ensure medical clearance - and provide for optimal timing of further interventions Work Schedule: Monday -Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Autorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs