Certified Rehabilitation Counselor at MetLife Aurora, IL

Location Must be within a commutable distance of the Oriskany, NY, Tampa, FL, Cary, NC, Aurora, IL, Bloomfield, CT, office location. In office once a month for meetings. Certification and Training Certification: CRC – Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Training: 8–10 weeks, M‑F virtual (8–4pm) EST. Shift: 8 hour day + ½ hour lunch. Start time flexible from 7–9am EST. Start Date: 03/2/2026. Job Summary Selected candidate will determine appropriate return‑to‑work potential and employment options consistent with claimant's education, transferable skills, interests, and residual functional capacity levels. Develops and facilitates return‑to‑work and rehabilitation plans. Supports Long Term and Short Term Disability claim operations by providing vocational rehabilitation assessment and case management services, thereby impacting lengths of disability and facilitating timely returns to work. Functional Responsibilities Clarifies claimant's employment history and residual functional capacity to assess return‑to‑work potential. Coordinates and negotiates with employer, employee, and treatment providers to promote safe and early return to work. Ensures early identification of disability rehabilitation candidates and develops appropriate rehabilitation plans using the return‑to‑work hierarchy. Provides return‑to‑work solutions through job modifications and accommodations. Assists claims staff by providing vocational opinions at various points throughout the claims administration process. Assists in identifying and monitoring services of health care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, job placement services, vendors, and state agencies to ensure compliance with agreed‑upon fees, services, quality, and timeliness standards. Participates in customer service presentations as needed; may work with employers to develop or enhance existing return‑to‑work programs. Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. 3‑5 years of vocational rehabilitation experience. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), or Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) designation. Desired Qualifications LTD/STD insurance experience. Knowledgeable in the areas of physical and psychiatric diagnoses, treatments and prognosis. Ability to balance quantity and quality. Proficient with Microsoft Office tools. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Experience with developing or enhancing employers' return‑to‑work programs. Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlsbad Tech