Placement + Rehab Counselor, Vocational Services - NYU Langone Medical Center

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Placement Rehab Counselor, Vocational Services.

In this role, the successful candidate Provides vocational rehabilitation and related support services including counseling assessment training and job placement to individuals with physical neurological and psychiatric disabilities under supervision

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned
bull; 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
bull; 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
bull; Implements andcoordinates clientstraining program Orients work sitesupervisors to thegoals of the workreadiness
trainingprogram and theresponsibilities ofhosting a programtrainee or intern Develops andmaintains contactswith
Medical Centerdepartments andexternal organizationsfor placement ofprogram participantsat appropriate
trainingsites Develops newtraining/internshipsites to meet patientneeds Provides onsiteconsultation supervision
and jobcoaching as needed Uses professionaljudgment andcreativity in presentinginnovative solutionsand
treatmentstrategies to resolveproblems Initiatesappropriate referralsfor support servicesand maintains
timelycontact with othertreating cliniciansand/or referringcounselor regardingpatients progress
bull; 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 clients job
search Provides post placement follow up with client and employer
bull; 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
bull; Documents all servicesand completes allprogram reports usingclear concisenarrative followingprescribed
protocoland within establishedtimeframes Insurescase notes reflectpatient status andprogress toward goals
Enters all reports andprogress notes in Epic
bull; Completes monthlystatistics according todepartmental time andprocedural guidelines Documents externaltravel
notification onappropriate form in atimely manner Documents safetyoccurrences on PSN
bull; Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field Word processing spreadsheet presentation software and Internet computer skills Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Rehabilitation Counseling Certification Experience providing direct job placement services to individuals with disabilities

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $51,243.96 - $66,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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