VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR

A member of Catholic Healthcare West, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 743-bed Level I Trauma, regional referral and tertiary care center. It is known for teaching, clinical excellence and research and home to the internationally respected Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI). BNI is recognized the world over for its exemplary neurological and neurosurgical care and has recently been named one of America’s best hospitals in the areas of Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Working with neurological patients from BNI and other referral sources, our selected candidate will promote and develop job opportunities for patients with acquired brain injuries and attend work sites with patients to provide education and support to patients and job supervisors. You will serve as a liaison between job site and our milieu-oriented rehabilitation program and will provide counsel and education to both patients and family members regarding appropriate work and career direction based on the patient’s cognitive, language, psychosocial, and physical potential. Candidate will function as an integral part of a holistic, milieu program. Requires a MA in Rehabilitation Counseling and 2+ years related experience. St. Joseph’s is committed to your professional and personal satisfaction. We provide numerous benefits including: · Continuing education · Competitive compensation · Exceptional benefits · Sick and well child care discounts · Tuition assistance · No premium healthcare benefit – you keep more money in your paycheck · A working environment that fosters teamwork · A caring, friendly staff At St. Joseph’s we believe you should have a lifestyle that is as highly rewarding as your career. With the sunshine, the nearly limitless cultural and recreational activities and the attractive cost of living of our Phoenix location, you'll be able to do just that. REQUIREMENTS:We are seeking a hands on Vocational Counselor to assist patients in group and individual sessions to determine careers consistent with aptitudes, interests, and physical, cognitive and interpersonal limitations. The Vocational Counselor assists patients’ transition into volunteer, school/training programs and gainful employment positions with job coaching and employer/school liaison. MUST HAVE DIRECT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ON-SITE JOB TRAINING EXPERIENCE. Counsels individuals with brain injuries to provide vocational rehabilitation services. Determines suitable job or career training consistent with interests, aptitudes, and physical, cognitive and emotional limitations. REQUIREMENTS: Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling. Two years experience in a neurorehabilitation setting is strongly preferred. KEYWORDS: vocational, counseling, rehab, rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, disability, neuro, az, arizona, jobs, phoenix, phx As a leading healthcare facility in the region, with nationally recognized centers of excellence, we pride ourselves on offering outstanding benefits to the employees who choose to grow their careers at St. Joseph's. Our flexible menu of benefits include the traditional benefits along with elder and child care services; financial assistance and banking discounts; employee health and fitness services; vacation getaways and shopping discounts; concert and sports venue discounts; free parking and many more.St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.Job City and State: Phoenix, AZ 85013Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem, EmployeeReference Code: 58607Job Category: Medical/Health