Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Signing bonus available to applicants with CDMS or CRC and Washington State L&I Claim experience.

Salary / Paid Internships are available while pursuing CDMS or CRC credentials.

Primary offices in Seattle and Tacoma, WA, with secondary offices in Lynnwood, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Spokane and Wenatchee.

Job Duties:

• Provide personalized assistance for Injured Workers as assigned by Labor & Industries
• Meet with and work with workers to establish short term and long term goals for recovery and return to work
• Assist injured workers in answering questions related to the claim process.
• Assist injured workers in creating and developing a résumé based on job goals
• Work with employers to facilitate a return to work, creation of Job Analyses, and provide information regarding stay at, and return to work incentives to allow for job modification or accommodation
• Communicate with appropriate care providers to determine plan of care, and appropriate functional capacities based on objective medical evidence
• Assess skills developed through employment history of clients, and utilize Labor Market Research to determine developed skills meet minimum skills and qualifications
• Develop and implement retraining programs as needed
• Track progress of communication and progress with all stakeholders (Worker / Attorney, Physician, Therapists, Employer, L&I, Employer)

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

CREDENTIALED COUNSELORS:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (medical or social sciences preferred) or Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Professional Certification:

• Credentialed Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) AND / OR
• Credentialed Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Additional Skills / Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adjust and work with variety of injured workers, employers and providers
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of Washington

INTERN CANDIDATES:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (medical or social sciences preferred) or currently enrolled in Masters Degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling

Additional Skills / Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adjust and work with variety of injured workers, employers and providers
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of Washington

As united counseling professionals, Vocational Vistas is committed to working with the injured worker, employer, and appropriate professional service and care providers to ensure a fair and lawful process while assisting the individual in preparation for independence and employability. These services include assessing the needs and preferences of the individual to strategize, research, design and recommend an appropriate vocational outcome.

Company Description

As united counseling professionals, Vocational Vistas is committed to working with the injured worker, employer, and appropriate professional service and care providers to ensure a fair and lawful process while assisting the individual in preparation for independence and employability. These services include assessing the needs and preferences of the individual to strategize, research, design and recommend an appropriate vocational outcome.

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