Rehabilitation Counselor

Quick Facts

• Role: Rehabilitation Counselor (journey level to support Veterans with severe disabilities)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Telework: Ad-hoc/occasional only; not a virtual position

Description

Rehabilitation Counselors provide personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services to help Veterans with severe disabilities integrate successfully into the community. The role includes vocational and biopsychosocial assessments, evidence-informed/evidence-based counseling, development of SMART patient-centered treatment plans, and ongoing progress tracking. Responsibilities also cover work restoration, transitional work placement, assistive technology, financial benefits counseling, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using medical records, disability documentation, observation, and interviews to create personal, vocational, and educational histories

• Select, administer, and interpret vocational and psychometric instruments; synthesize results with labor market and community/educational resources

• Customize vocational exploration and administer Measurement Based Care tools to track progress and adjust goals and services

• Determine clinical need and capacity for rehabilitation services (work restoration/resilience, supported/transitional work placement, assistive technology, benefits counseling)

• Develop and update patient-centered treatment plans using SMART goals and provide ongoing progress assessment

• Provide counseling and case coordination to support competitive employment and independent living outcomes

• Use counseling skills to improve self-awareness, adjustment to disability, job retention, and community integration

• Facilitate job placement via job search skills, resume/application development, interview skills, and basic computer skills

• Coordinate transportation to interviews/hiring events and provide job coaching/retention services

• Promote employer relationships through outreach, job development, and community marketing strategies

• Complete clinical charting, interpretive data reports, and participate in professional peer reviews

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; complete onboarding and pre-employment evaluation

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling/clinical rehabilitation counseling (or other qualifying related degree per accreditation requirements)

• Current full and unrestricted Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification from CRCC (or eligible graduate RC pathway as described)

• Maintain CRC certification; loss of certification results in removal from the occupation

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation requirement

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families; eligibility depends on the type of position held.