Vocational Case Manager I

CorVel Co.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant to provide essential vocational rehabilitation services. This role involves collaborating with clients, insurers, and medical professionals to facilitate timely returns to work following injuries. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in rehabilitation counseling, ensuring clients receive tailored support. The company prides itself on a supportive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about helping others regain their footing in the workforce.

Benefits

Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account Options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Rehabilitation Counseling required.
• QRC registration with MN Department of Labor and Industry needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation services to clients post-injury.
• Coordinate with insurers, physicians, and employers for client support.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) registration

CRC or CDMS Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MN - Minneapolis
3001 NE Broadway St
Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA

The Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC)/Vocational Case Manager provides vocational rehabilitation services and medical case management to individuals following a workplace injury through coordination with clients, insurers, physicians, employers, attorneys, and others, with the ultimate goal being the client’s timely return to gainful employment. The Vocational Case Manager interviews and evaluates the client to determine the degree of disability, eligibility, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation services. This position determines suitable job goals consistent with the clients’ interests, aptitudes, and physical limitations, supporting the goals of the Case Management department and of CorVel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and carry out appointments with clients, family, adjusters, medical providers, employers, attorneys, and vendors as necessary.
• Communicate via telephone.
• Complete forms according to industry requirements.
• Prepare organized reports within a specified timeframe.
• Document all case activity in files.
• Complete ongoing educational requirements as required by certifying entities.
• May be required to attend committee meetings, participate in customer service activities, present instructional programs, administer vocational testing and review results, perform on-site job analyses, provide expert testimony, job placement, oversee job-seeking skills workshops, and perform labor market research.
• Additional duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Effective multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to interface with claims staff, attorneys, physicians, and their representatives, and advisors/clients and coworkers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet designated deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office, including Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
• Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) registration with the MN Department of Labor and Industry or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain CRC or CDMS Certification.
• Knowledge of Managed Care or Workers’ Compensation preferred.
• RN license or bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market-based approach to pay, and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.), new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during the interview process, taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range, and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from the date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health, and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enables us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.