Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor-Vocational Rehabilitation

Full Job Description

Rehabilitation Counselors in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) work with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health, physical, and/or psychosocial challenges affecting employment, independent living, or personal adjustment This is a multi-disciplinary announcement and selections can be made from the following, Supervisory Social Worker-Vocational Rehabilitation or Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education.

(1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

OR (2) A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

OR (3) A master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA.

OR (4) Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Certification.

Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-12 Experience.

Completion of one year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to supervise (e.g.

plan, direct, oversee, review work of subordinate staff), assess employee strengths, opportunities for growth, and qualifications to accomplish program goals, adapt work operations, and guide staff.

(b) Knowledge of labor/management agreements to effectively manage issues and concerns. (c) Knowledge of applicable accreditation bodies (i.e.

Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and their standards to ensure continuous compliance.

(d) Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of rehabilitation delivery systems for the development, implementation, management and growth of rehabilitation programs and services.

(e) Knowledge of business administration practices such as managing participant payroll, accounting, budget planning, to successfully operate a rehabilitation program.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory Experience Preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve active listening, reading, observing and evaluating verbal and nonverbal behavior, walking, climbing stairs, speaking, writing reports, writing policies and procedures, writing clinical notes, using office equipment such as computers, telephones, fax machines, photocopy machines, and driving throughout the service region.

Incumbent may be asked to transport patients in GSA vehicles and must meet facility driving standards in accordance with established policy.

Incumbent must possess and maintain a current unrestricted and valid state driver's license. Strenuous physical activity is not required. Major Duties:

Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Rehabilitation Counselors in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) work with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health, physical, and/or psychosocial challenges affecting employment, independent living, or personal adjustment.

Major Duties include the following: The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor responsible for the management and supervision of all rehabilitation services within VHA Voc Rehab Service.

The incumbent also serves as the discipline lead for rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation providers within the VHA Voc Rehab Services.

Oversees the therapeutic modalities of the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) component, Vocational and Educational Assistance services, and vocational rehabilitation or employment service provided to other VA programs.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the complexity of clinical cases, and the capabilities of employees.

Identifies the developmental and training needs of employees. Identifies ways to improve productivity and quality of the work directed.

Provides clinical and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of VHA Voc Rehab Service, including adherence to the Individualized Placement and Support model and other evidence based and evidence informed models and therapeutic interventions.

Develops continuing education opportunities, conducts formal peer reviews, and reviews and concurs on all vocational rehabilitation research projects.

Provides psychoeducational and/or psychotherapeutic groups to facilitate effective job search skills, employer desired soft skills, work, and life skills fostering independence and recovery.

Work Schedule: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday Telework: AdHoc- situational appropriate Functional Statement #: 60962-0