Veterans Health Administration is hiring: Rehabilitation Counselor in Los Angeles
veterans health administrationLos Angeles, CA
$87061 - $113185/yrAPPLY NOW
Veterans Health Administration is hiring: Rehabilitation Counselor in Los Angeles
veterans health administrationLos Angeles, CA
yesterday
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Rehabilitation CounselorsTherapists, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersIndustries
Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesAdministration of Veterans' AffairsServices for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities$87061 - $113185/yr
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Department:
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Mental Health Service, within the Vocational Rehabilitation services, of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare system (VAGLAHS). The assigned Rehabilitation Counselor works with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
VA Careers - Mental Health Professionals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOMintJXa3Y Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic vocational rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services.
Using recovery-oriented, evidence-informed, and evidence-based clinical vocational rehabilitation modalities to aid patients with mild to severe disabilities, such as multiple medical or physical, psychosocial, psychological, or neurological barriers.
Conducting vocational rehabilitation assessments using medical records, pertinent disability documentation, observation and interviews with patients 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.
Providing psychoeducational and/or psychotherapeutic groups to facilitate effective job search skills, employer-desired soft skills, work, and life skills fostering independence and recovery. Devising solutions to reduce and/or eliminate barriers and meet patient's placement needs.
Providing job development, customized employment, job carving, job coaching, job accommodation, advocacy, and adaptation services to patients and to educate and support employers as well as school or education stakeholders. The Mental Health - Vocational Rehab program helps Veterans with disabilities and mental health challenges achieve employment, independence, and personal goals through recovery-oriented vocational counseling, assessment, and support services.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000
Requirements & Education
IMPORTANT:
A transcript with the conferred date 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/.
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $87061 - $113185/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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Salary
$87061 - $113185/yr
Experience level
Lead
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Rehabilitation Counselors
Industry
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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