Vocational Counselor, Vocational Services

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $53,294 - $69,960 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Placement + Rehab Counselor - Vocational Services to provide vocational rehabilitation and related support services. This includes counseling, assessment, training, and job placement for individuals with physical, neurological, and psychiatric disabilities, under supervision.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software and Internet computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Rehabilitation Counseling Certification.
• Experience providing direct job placement services to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assesses client status and formulates appropriate vocational goal and plan. Interprets medical, social, and psychological information and evaluates patients' vocational history, current status, and vocational options. Utilizes effective assessment techniques when indicated. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting, interpreting, and reporting data.
• Provides goal-directed, focused counseling. Establishes a rapport with the patient and explains the role of the rehabilitation counselor and vocational services. Develops a therapeutic and supportive relationship with the patient. Demonstrates sensitivity to changes in patient status and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Takes initiative in identifying problems and developing treatment strategies.
• Implements and coordinates client's training program. Orients work site supervisors to the goals of the work readiness training program and the responsibilities of hosting a program trainee or intern. Develops and maintains contact with Medical Center departments and external organizations for placement of program participants at appropriate training sites. Develops new training/internships sites to meet patient needs. Provides on-site consultation, supervision, and job coaching as needed. Uses professional judgment and creativity in presenting innovative solutions and treatment strategies to resolve problems. Initiates appropriate referrals for support services and maintains timely contact with other treating clinicians and/or referring counselor regarding patient's progress.
• Provides effective job placement and follow-up services. Presents clients to the Business Advisory Committee. Provides job seeking skills training in group and individual sessions. Prepares effective resumes and cover letters, teaches interview strategies. Provides client with appropriate job postings and referrals and supports client's job search. Provides post-placement follow-up with client and employer.
• Develops and maintains an employer network. Initiates employer contacts and markets program and candidates. Develops and follows-up on job leads. Attends Placement Consortium meetings. Performs job market research and surveys new employers in growth industries. Recruits members for the Business Advisory Committee.
• Documents all services and completes all program reports using clear, concise narrative following prescribed protocol and within established timeframes. Insures case notes reflect patient status and progress toward goals. Enters all reports and progress notes in Epic.
• Completes monthly statistics according to departmental time and procedural guidelines. Documents external travel notification on appropriate form in a timely manner. Documents safety occurrences on PSN.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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