Rehabilitation Counselor

Summary This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center within VHA-Vocational Rehabilitation Service, which is part of the Mental Health Service Line. The Rehabilitation Counselor will work with Veterans possessing significant employment barriers, which include physical and/or mental health impairments; educational, cognitive and job skill deficits; substance use disorders; and legal backgrounds. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: -Provide personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions and case coordination services, utilizing evidence-informed and evidence-based modalities to aid Veterans with severe disabilities in achieving competitive employment and educational and independent living goals. -Conduct biopsychosocial assessments using medical records, pertinent disability documentation, observation and interviews with Veterans and their support systems to generate personal, vocational, and educational histories. -Customize voca...