Vocational Case Manager I

CorVel Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

18d•$63,739 - $95,264•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC)/Vocational Case Manager provides vocational rehabilitation services and medical case management to individuals following a workplace injury. The role coordinates with the client, insurer, physician, employer, attorney, and others to support the client’s timely return to gainful employment. The Vocational Case Manager interviews and evaluates clients to determine the degree of disability, eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, and feasibility of those services. The role determines suitable job goals consistent with clients’ interests, aptitudes, and physical limitations while supporting the goals of the Case Management department and CorVel. This is a Minnesota Field Case Management position requiring in-person travel within Minnesota. Only candidates residing in Minnesota will be considered. Candidates with RN or OT licensure, or education and training in vocational rehabilitation, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field.
QRC registration with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, or ability to obtain registration.
Ability to obtain CRC or CDMS certification.
Effective multitasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to interface with claims staff, attorneys, physicians and their representatives, advisors, clients, and coworkers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet designated deadlines.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Must reside in Minnesota and be able to travel in person within the state.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of managed care or workers’ compensation.
Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
RN or OT license.
Bilingual Spanish skills.
RN or OT licensure, or education and training in vocational rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Schedule and carry out appointments with clients, family members, adjusters, medical providers, employers, attorneys, and vendors as necessary.
Complete forms according to industry requirements.
Prepare organized reports within specified timeframes.
Document all case activity in files.
Complete ongoing educational requirements as required by certifying entities.
May attend committee meetings and participate in customer service activities.
May present instructional programs, administer vocational testing and review results, perform on-site job analyses, provide expert testimony, conduct job placement, oversee job-seeking skills workshops, and perform labor market research.
Perform additional duties as required.