The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Counselor within VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VHA Voc Rehab). VHA Voc Rehab Service programs are recovery-oriented clinical vocational rehabilitation services that offer an array of vocational, educational, training, employment, and therapeutic work services.

Duties

Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. The Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) serves as a member of the Behavioral Health team providing treatment to patients with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Providing personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services. Using evidence-informed and evidence-based modalities to aid Veterans with severe disabilities. Conducting biopsychosocial assessments using medical records, pertinent disability documentation, observation and interviews with Veterans and their support systems to generate personal, vocational, and educational histories. Consulting with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, ensure medical clearance, and provide for optimal timing of further interventions. Developing patient-centered treatment plans utilizing Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time-based (SMART) goals. Devising solutions to reduce and/or eliminate barriers and meet Veterans' placement needs. Procuring and managing transitional work agreements from community, state, and federal agencies. Providing disability education and program-specific training to staff and stakeholders. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Available on an ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G62. Education: Applicants must possess one (1) of the following: A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). If your degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. -OR- A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). -OR- A master's or doctoral degree in a related filed of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counselor, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by the national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. -OR- Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Certification: Applicants must possess current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) to practice vocational rehabilitation counselor. Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) graduates from an approved counselor or rehabilitation counseling program who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and the additional degree requirements for CRC certification by the CRCC, but no dot possess the required certification, may be appointed at the entry grade level as a Graduate RC on a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed two years pending certification May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting all of the basic requirements listed above, applicants at the GS-11 level must have at least 1 full year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled -OR- possess a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education or related field (e.g. rehabilitation psychology) from a CACREP accredited institution or form an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. The candidate must also demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): (a) Knowledge of physical and psychological disabilities, appropriate accommodations and assistive technology principles to mitigate and reduce or eliminate barriers to integrate into the community; (b) Knowledge of counseling theory, medical and psychiatric terminology and signs and symptomology of suicidal and homicidal ideations, to communicate appropriately with community health care professionals to provide useful input to other team members and employers in relation to the Veteran and/or his/her family's psychosocial needs and to recommend and help implement suitable treatment plans; (c) Ability to use evidence-based and evidence informed vocational and professional counseling practices to include individual placement and support (IPS), customized employment and supported employment models and motivational interviewing skills to promote self-awareness, adjustment to disability, enhanced job retention, and successfully integration into the community; (d) Knowledge of career development processes and job analysis methodology to determine essential functions of jobs, worksite modifications and/or alternative vocational goals given the work history and residual functional capacities of individuals with disabilities; (e) Ability to administer and interpret a wide variety of assessment methods including transferrable skills and labor market analyses to evaluate for individual interests, aptitudes and abilities and to identify suitable vocational goals for the development of an effective individual service delivery plan; (f) Knowledge of marketing strategies to develop collaborative partnerships/Memorandums of Agreement within VA and local business community to enhance employment and/or work opportunities; and (g) Knowledge of military culture and specific factors and dynamics associated with Veterans, particularly combat Veterans, to assist those who are returning to community and community-based work. Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with substance use disorders and mental health populations. Licensed addiction counselor experience also preferred. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-62 Rehabilitation Counselor Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11. Physical Requirements: The physical demands are minimal, requiring only moderate amounts of walking, standing, bending or stooping. Incumbents in this position are expected to drive patients within the local commuting area (typically within 30 miles of the facility). Selectee will need to pass a pre-employment driving physical through Occupational/Employee Health to transport Veterans in a government vehicle.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: Trellis Harris
• Phone: 316-285-2155
• Email: [email protected]