Vocational Work Force Counselor - Burn Unit - UNC Medical Center
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
Responsible for providing the population served by the North
Carolina Jaycee Burn Center with the capacity for rehabilitation
planning, disability adjustment counseling, vocational development
and placement, disability management and systematic follow-up. The
Rehabilitation Counselor practices in both inpatient clinical
areas, with extension to the outpatient areas to provide continuity
of care. Work is self-planned and self-directed with minimal
supervision.
Responsibilities:
1. Barrier removal--Works with employer, nurse case manager,
attorney, insurance adjustor, injured employee and others toward
individual's return to work and home with adequate accommodations
(disability management) in accordance with the ADA.
2. Case Management--Manages caseload of individuals to maximize
independence and employability of burn-injured adults coping with
medical, personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result
from accidents. Assists patients in implementing their treatment
plan. Recommends and coordinates service delivery, utilizing
community and in-house resources. Follows up with patients after
discharge.
3. Compliance and liaison services- Facilitates the Final rating
clinic in collaboration with the NC Jaycee Burn center medical
director monthly to review and close workers' compensation claims
for injured workers admitted into the center. Requires knowledge
and understanding of the workers' compensation system and
requirements. Develops and maintains system of compliance for
workers compensation for injured workers in Epic to ensure
appropriate billing, timely referrals, and closed loop
communication amongst providers and insurance companies alike.
4. Conducts vocational assessments to assess job readiness, prevent
secondary injury, manage pain by gathering information related to
work history, job analysis, transferability of skills, and other
factors related to vocational functioning. Identifies significant
employability factors and recommends services to eliminate
vocational barriers
5. Ensures that all vocational rehabilitation services are
initiated and coordinated for patients. Develops an individualized
written treatment plan with members of the Burn Team, which
addresses the mental, emotional and psychosocial adjustment to
maximize potential functioning. Complies with the Industrial
Commission protocol for worker's compensation injuries and ensures
appropriate documentation is completed.
6. Gathers, evaluates and integrates medical, vocational,
psychological, social and economic information on the patient to
identify strengths, weaknesses and needs with regard to
rehabilitation. Evaluates and assesses pre-injury statuses, nature
of the burn, impact of disfigurement, reaction to injury/treatment,
and psychological adjustments.
7. Works with the multidisciplinary team to develop research
programs and carry out the research protocol.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
* Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation
Psychology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Will provide 6 months to
obtain the certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Two (2) years of progressive experience as an independent
rehabilitation counselor in a direct patient care setting with an
emphasis on multidisciplinary team participation, vocational
assessment and disability management.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgery Inpatient Management Work Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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