Vocational Rehab Counselor

The Vocational Rehab Counselor (Vocational Case Manager) provides Vocational Rehabilitation services and medical case management to physically disabled individuals through coordination with client, referral source, physician, employer, attorney and others with the ultimate goal being the client’s timely return to gainful employment. The Vocational Case Manager interviews and evaluates the client to determine the degree of disability, eligibility and feasibility of Vocational Rehabilitation services. This position determines suitable job goals consistent with the clients’ interests, aptitudes and physical limitations; supporting the goals of the Case Management department, and of CorVel.

This is a remote, work from home position, but some regional travel in the greater Seattle, WA area is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and carry out appointments with client, family, adjuster, medical providers, employer, attorney, vendors as necessary
• Communicate via telephone
• Complete forms according to industry requirements
• Prepare organized reports within a specified timeframe
• Document all case activity in files
• Complete ongoing educational requirements as required by certifying entities
• May be required to attend committee meetings, participate in customer service activities, present instructional programs, administer vocational testing and review results, perform on-site job analyses, provide expert testimony, job placement, oversee job seeking skills workshop and perform labor market research
• Requires regular and consistent attendance
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations during work hours in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• Additional duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Effective multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to interface with claims staff, attorneys, physicians and their representatives, and advisors/clients and coworkers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet designated deadlines
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office including Excel spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet Vocational Rehabilitation counselor qualifications established by the WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field, 2 years full-time industrial insurance experience, and CDMS or CRC certification required
• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field, and 1 year full-time industrial insurance experience, and CRC, CDMS, or ABVE Certification required
• Knowledge of Managed Care or Workers’ Compensation preferred

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location.  Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors:  federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions.  Our ranges may be modified at any time.

Pay Range:  $59,362 – $105,469 

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

ABOUT CORVEL

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries.   CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients.  We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities.  Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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