Rehabilitation Counselor Resume Template
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Ryan Wilson
Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC · Vocational Rehabilitation
Contact
Seattle, WA
(206) 555-8226
ryan.wilson@email.com
linkedin.com/in/ryanwilson
Seattle, WA · (206) 555-8226 · ryan.wilson@email.com · linkedin.com/in/ryanwilson
Core Competencies
Vocational assessment
Individualized plans (IPE)
Transferable skills analysis
Job development
Return-to-work planning
Assistive technology referral
Case management
Tools & Systems
AWARE case managementSkillTRAN Job Browser ProO*NET OnLineMicrosoft OfficeJAWS screen reader
Education
M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
2015
Western Washington University
Profile
Certified rehabilitation counselor with 10 years in vocational rehabilitation for adults with physical, psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Manages 85 active cases and placed 62 clients in competitive jobs last year at 88% 90-day retention.
Counseling Experience
2021 – Present
Senior Rehabilitation Counselor
Cascade Vocational Services, Seattle, WA
- Manage 85 active vocational cases from intake and eligibility through job placement and closure.
- Write individualized plans for employment matched to each client's skills, limits and labor market.
- Placed 62 clients in competitive jobs last year with 88% still employed at 90 days.
- Arrange vocational evaluations, assistive technology and job coaching with 20+ vendors.
- Mentor 3 new counselors on case notes, plan writing and employer outreach.
2017 – 2021
Rehabilitation Counselor
Puget Sound Rehabilitation Partners, Tacoma, WA
- Completed transferable skills analyses and labor market surveys for injured workers.
- Met with clients weekly during training and placement and recorded progress toward plan goals.
- Built hiring relationships with 30 employers in healthcare, logistics and retail.
- Coordinated return-to-work plans with physicians, claim managers and employers.
2015 – 2017
Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant
Puget Sound Rehabilitation Partners, Tacoma, WA
- Gathered medical, school and work records to support eligibility decisions for 120 cases.
- Scheduled evaluations and tracked vendor invoices and authorizations for counselors.
Certifications
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS)
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
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Licenses and certifications
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Optional, valued by employers
- Licensed Professional Counselor State Board of Counseling Optional, valued by employers
Sources: www.bls.gov
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Vocational Assessment
- Case Management
- Disability Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Job Placement Services
- Assistive Technology
- Client Advocacy
- Documentation Compliance
Software and tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SkillTRAN Job Browser Pro
- Scheduling software
- Web browser software
- Test interpretation software
- Email software
Duties to describe on a rehabilitation counselor resume
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
- Conferred with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
- Monitored and recorded clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.
- Maintained close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
- Arranged for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
Titles along the way
- Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Senior Rehabilitation Counselor
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