Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - CRC

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient with the development of realistic short- and long-term vocational goals
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to adults served in substance use treatment
• Develops and implements appropriate vocational/educational treatment plans with patients incorporating the results of vocational tests and other related information, when available
• Promotes vocational services and opportunities through a variety of forums at the clinic level (through staff meetings, bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.)
• Initiates team meetings to discuss patient vocational activities when needed
• Establishes working relationships with community organizations in the area of education, skills training, and employment to facilitate patient access to services
• Prepares monthly and other reports on vocational issues as requested on a timely basis
• Facilitate pre-vocational or vocational groups for patients
• Provides documentation on all patients seen in a timely manner
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies and meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements
• Identifies learning strengths and needs; utilizes learning resources
• Maintain a communication link with State employment offices, designated agencies, training institutions, educational institutions and other agencies that would be a source of securing employment and training.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, or related field, and CASAC. CRC preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling of substance abusers or clients from other disadvantaged populations.