Remote Vocational Consultant & Life Care Planner

Vocational Diagnostics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Bonuses (quarterly/annual)

PTO and Holidays

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Vocational Diagnostics, Inc. (VDI) seeks a remote Vocational Consultant and Life Care Planner to support complex injury cases in civil litigation. You will analyze earnings capacity, conduct vocational tests, and help develop Life Care Plans, collaborating with physicians and experts.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, data interpretation, and professional report writing to withstand deposition and trial scrutiny. Remote work with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation or forensic vocational consulting.
• CRC credential required.
• Experience administering and interpreting standardized vocational/aptitude assessments.
• Strong research, analytical, and professional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze employment, education, earnings, disability, medical, and other case records.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and vocational evaluations.
• Administer and interpret vocational testing (Wonderlic, COPSystem).
• Research occupations, wages, and labor market conditions.
• Prepare clear vocational reports, tables, and exhibits for litigation.
• Support testifying experts in depositions and trial.
• Collaborate with team including life care planners and nursing staff.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Professional writing

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) or progress toward

Tools

Wonderlic test administration

COPSystem

Job description

Vocational Diagnostics, Inc. (VDI) seeks a remote Vocational Consultant and Life Care Planner to support complex injury cases in civil litigation. You will analyze earnings capacity, conduct vocational tests, and help develop Life Care Plans, collaborating with physicians and experts.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, data interpretation, and professional report writing to withstand deposition and trial scrutiny. Remote work with occasional travel may be required.