Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - CRC

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use 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. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Part Time, Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30a-4:30p

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor directs and/or coordinates pre-vocational and vocational plans and activities which will help patients develop and achieve vocational rehabilitation goals and function successfully in competitive employment.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist the patient with the development of realistic short- and long-term vocational goals
• 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
• Develops and implements appropriate vocational/educational treatment plans with patients incorporating the results of vocational tests and other related information, when available
• 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
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies and meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements
• Identifies learning strengths and needs; utilizes learning resources
• 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.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

Other Duties

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Essential Functions

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Clearly communicate and exchange information verbally and electronically. Consistent computer and phone, general office equipment use. Generally sedentary, traversing office and facility areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, or related field, and CASAC. CRC preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling of substance abusers or clients from other disadvantaged populations.