Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (10085)

State of Montana • Bozeman, MT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position directs the work of the Vocational Rehabilitation office while managing an active caseload. Responsibilities include ensuring case management practices align with procedures, policy, and law; counseling clients on job and career development goals; providing staff assistance with decision-making on difficult cases and serving as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services and community partners. In carrying out multifaceted processes the Supervisor must be prepared to work toward the full participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society, with focus on independent living and work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• Three years’ experience in rehabilitation counseling.
• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• Two years supervisory experience providing direction to counseling activities.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, occupational placement, and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions in relation to the rehabilitation process.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and applications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policies as a guide. Does not look to protect the rule, but rather uses the rules to increase engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Counseling and Certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRC) is highly preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of the Vocational Rehabilitation office.
• Manages an active caseload.
• Ensures case management practices align with procedures, policy, and law.
• Counsel clients on job and career development goals.
• Provides staff assistance with decision-making on difficult cases.
• Serves as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services and community partners.
• Works toward the full participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society, with focus on independent living and work.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Partial telework within the state of Montana (specific conditions apply)
• Statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level