Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 16 to 24 hours/week

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in addiction treatment is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support patients in achieving their vocational goals. This part-time role involves developing personalized vocational plans, coordinating with community services, and providing essential support to individuals recovering from substance abuse. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in vocational counseling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling.
• Rehabilitation counselor certification (CRC) or eligibility for CRC.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in developing realistic vocational goals.
• Develop vocational/educational treatment plans with patients.
• Facilitate access to community vocational/educational services.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or guidance

Job description

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance abuse disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - 16-24 hours per week, flexible. Responsible for assisting staff and patients in developing and implementing a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation services that will result in patients' involvement in employment, skills training, or education activities. Directs and/or coordinates those pre-vocational and vocational activities which will help patients develop and achieve vocational rehabilitation goals and function successfully in competitive employment. Facilitates access to needed community vocational/educational service providers.

Responsibilities Include

• Implement plans to meet compliance for vocational rehabilitation services as directed.
• Assist the patient with the development of realistic short- and long-term vocational goals.
• Develops appropriate vocational/educational treatment plans with patients incorporating the results of vocational tests and other related information, when available.
• Reviews occupational, educational, and vocational information and opportunities with patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements.
• Identifies learning strengths and needs; utilizes learning resources.
• Participates in Professional Organization as part of staff development activities.
• Maintains a communication link with State employment offices, designated agencies, training intuitions, educational intuitions and other agencies that would be a source of securing employment and training.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or guidance.
• Minimum of one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling of substance abusers or clients from other disadvantaged populations.
• Rehabilitation counselor certification (CRC) or eligible for CRC.