Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Austin, TX

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • Austin, TX OTHER
  • Job Description

    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

    Spectrum Healthcare Resources has opportunities for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (RCs) to join our team! These services will be in support of the United States (U.S.) Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) and the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC).  The RCs will be expected to travel as needed within their assigned region. The RCs will be expected to perform services to injured workers in person and telephonically in the Austin and surrounding areas.

     

    Position Qualifications:

    • A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience required
    • Must have experience in Worker's Compensation
    • Knowledge of OWCP FECA laws, regulations and program preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
    • Master’s Degree in Vocational Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field required
    • Active, unrestricted Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) required 

    Position Details:

    • Provide vocational counseling and guidance to individuals disabled under FECA. May manage a case for up to 2 years.
    • Provide vocational assessments including but not limited to: vocational testing, work evaluations, and situational assessments
    • As necessary, coordinate and schedule functional capacity evaluations, work hardening and similar inpatient/outpatient programs, and facilitating treatment for substance abuse
    • Conduct appropriate job analyses and transferrable skills analysis as requested based on the needs of the assigned case
    • Assist with vocational exploration and labor market surveys
    • Develop plans for job seeking skills training, direct job placement, identification of qualification for any special Federal hiring authorities, and/or on-the-job or formal training
    • Facilitate and supervise job readiness development and job placement services
    • Provide specialized job, vehicle and home modification services and life care planning services in catastrophic cases
    • Effectively and promptly communicate all case milestones and activities that require action including, but not limited to: return to work, work stoppage, and recurrence of symptoms, unrelated medical issues, and instances of non-cooperation.
    • Other duties as assigned

      

    All applicants must have regular access to a computer with

    • Hard disk with 30 GB availableMonitor with a display of 1280x1024 or higher Internet connection wired 1.5 Mbps(up) / 1.2 Mbps(down) or fasterTWAIN-compatible scanner with ability to scan multi page documents (up to 6 pages)
    • Windows Operation Systems
    • Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher
    • Adobe Flash Player 10

     

    Company Overview:

     Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

    Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

     

     

    Location : Location

    US-TX-Austin

    Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

    Betty Fisk

    Direct phone number

    314-744-4135

    Recruiter : Email

    betty_fisk@spectrumhealth.com

    Remote / Work from home available?

    Yes
  • 23 Days Ago

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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Magnolia Living & Rehabilitation
  • Luling, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced LVN to join our team! Come and join our CARE culture and be part of a team that values the lives of our residents and community. The primary purpose of an LVN is to provi...
  • 5 Days Ago

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LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • The Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation
  • Cedar, TX FULL_TIME
  • The Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation, our associates are our most valuable asset!Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and th...
  • 6 Days Ago

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LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
  • Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Lockhart, TX FULL_TIME
  • 20 minutes from Kyle 23 minutes from San Macros 35 minutes from downtown Austin Company & Job Description Overview: Parkview Nursing and Rehab is currently searching for talented LPN’s to join our tea...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Join a team leading change in the industry! We at Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment fo...
  • 4 Days Ago

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LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • San Gabriel Rehabilitation and Care Center
  • Round Rock, TX FULL_TIME
  • LVN - Licensed Vocational NursePOSITION SUMMARY:Working in harmony with the entire nursing staff, the Licensed Vocational Nurse strives to provide the very best care possible. If you are a Licensed Vo...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Rehabilitation Assistant (Austin)
  • Texas Workforce Commission
  • Austin, TX
  • For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LVN Assistant Director of Nursing (58636)
  • Regency Integrated Health Services
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Details Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval - Austin, TX Position Type: Full Time Salar...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Regency Integrated Health Services
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval - Austin, TX Position Type...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LVN Assistant Director of Nursing (51646)
  • Regency Integrated Health Services
  • Bastrop, TX
  • Job Details Job Location: Bastrop Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Bastrop, TX Position Type: Full Time ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Program Specialist
  • Texas Workforce Commission
  • Austin, TX
  • For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trauma Registrar - ECC Trauma
  • Christus Health
  • San Marcos, TX
  • Description Summary: The Trauma Registrar will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry and as time permits, c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN COTA Home Health
  • St. David's Healthcare at Home
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN
  • Cantex Continuing Care Network
  • Round Rock, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Work today and get up to 50% of your pay tomorrow. Advance your career through tuition r...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...
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Income Estimation for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs
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Austin, Texas area prices
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