Certified Vocational Rehab Counselor

Company Overview

Managed Care Network, Inc. is an established managed care company who strives to be the best employer in the Worker’s Compensation and No-Fault marketplace by living our values and by providing a work environment that employees can be proud of. Through our company values, we promote employee growth so each person can Thrive and are appreciated for the expertise, hard work, and passion they bring to the company. We provide unique solutions quickly to solve problems and to make our customers jobs easier.

Position Summary

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is a highly skilled rehabilitation professional responsible for delivering comprehensive vocational evaluation, counseling, and placement services in support of workers’ compensation claims. This role requires knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, labor market analysis, transferable skills, and loss of wage earning capacity determinations. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to support effective claim outcomes and successful return to work strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality vocational reports, including but not limited to Loss of Wage-Earning Capacity, Independent Vocational Evaluation, Job Search Verification, Labor Market Attachment, and Addendum reports, demonstrating a clear understanding of the unique aspects of each file.
• Review and analyze prior medical, vocational, and employability services to determine case direction and ensure continuity and accuracy of findings.
• Identify and clearly document changes in findings, inconsistencies, or discrepancies across medical, vocational, and claim documentation.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized vocational rehabilitation plans that align with medical restrictions, job demands, and claim objectives.
• Counsel clients on vocational goals, career planning, and employment options, and coordinate services necessary to support suitable job placement.
• Conduct file reviews and provide concise summaries of services performed, vocational factors, and employability considerations.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of workers’ compensation claims, including the adjuster’s goals and how vocational services impact claim outcomes.
• Apply advanced knowledge of the world of work, job goal development, and labor market conditions.
• Ensure quality assurance of Labor Market Survey work, including evaluating the suitability of identified jobs.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines and maintain productivity standards.
• Interpret and apply medical restrictions in relation to job demands and seek clarification when information is unclear.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and vocational rehabilitation standards; assist in updating procedures as needed.
• Testify competently when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience performing vocational counseling services, preferably within workers’ compensation.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of workers’ compensation claims and vocational rehabilitation principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and professional initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employers, and multidisciplinary professionals
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Remote or Hybrid Remote in Grand Island, NY 14072

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Island, NY 14072

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000