Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (10091)

Water Resources Office; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Telework Eligible

Job summary

DPHHS in Havre, Montana seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor 2 to guide individuals with disabilities toward employment outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, counseling on career goals, and providing on-site job coaching or assistive devices.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in rehabilitation counseling, knowledge of psychosocial assessment, and effective communication. Master’s preferred; CRCC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, human services, psychology or communications.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, or human services.
• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• CRCC certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual rehabilitation plans and counsel consumers on job and career development goals.
• Provide on-site job coaching or assistive devices and monitor service quality.
• Counsel and coach Workforce partners, community providers and employers about serving individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Rehabilitation counseling

Career counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling theories

Written and oral communication

Policy adherence

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Bachelor’s degree related to vocational rehabilitation/counseling

CRCC certification (preferred)

One year experience in rehab/career/human services

Job description

Job Description - Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (10091) (26142592)

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Bureau.

Do you love working with people and have a passion for helping those with disabilities? This position provides guidance and counseling to individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individual rehabilitation plans, counseling consumers on job and career development goals, providing on-site job coaching or assistive devices, approving, purchasing, and monitoring the quality of goods and services, and consulting and coaching Workforce partners, community rehabilitation providers, businesses, and other stakeholders on serving individuals with disabilities.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, occupational placement, and vocational rehabilitation counseling.

Knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions in relation to the rehabilitation process.

Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and applications.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Ability to be flexible and balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policies as a guide. Does not look to protect the rule, but rather uses the rules to increase engagement.

Individuals may be considered for a training assignment if they possess:

Bachelor’s degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, human services, business administration, special education, psychology, or communications, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers.

One year of experience in rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, or human services.

Fully qualified applicants possess:

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.

Certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) is highly preferred.

Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

28.55 - 31.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location

Havre Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Oct 14, 2026, 10:44:07 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Ongoing

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.