Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Our client is a vocational consulting firm that works with individuals, employers, attorneys and insurance companies in relation to vocational assessments, education, employment, court testimony and life-care plans.   Location: Denver, CO Job Type:  Direct Hire Annual Pay Rate: $38K to $50K (DOE) Schedule:  8am to 5pm / Monday to Friday - Evaluate and counsel individuals who have disabilities or limitations in order to provide vocational rehabilitation services - Records review and interviewing individuals - Conferring with medical, professional, and educational personnel to determine the type and degree of disability or limitation - Determine eligibility for services and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation - Identifying suitable jobs and/or classes of jobs consistent with the individuals aptitudes, physical, mental, and emotional abilities - Assist individuals regarding the appropriate areas of study or in obtaining the proper training or education for a position - Consult with attorneys, employers, and insurance company representatives regarding the services provided - Assist in preparing vocational assessment reports, life-care plans, including market, education, and life-care plan research - Testify at depositions or in mediation, hearings, and trials as an expert witness - Conform to all billing guidelines and achieves billing goals - Performs marketing and sales activities, including cold calling and networking events - Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred (or related field) - National certification of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) strongly preferred. - Advanced ability to analyze and make sound judgments and to accurately document activities - Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with claimants, medical professionals, employers, claims staff and others - Excellent negotiation skills to effectively establish target return to work dates - Advanced knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to vocational rehab - 1-3 years of work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field - Proficient computer skills include MS Office Suite & Internet Research