Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Masters

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Opening Date/Time: 12/16/2025 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 01/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00

Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Cookeville, TN

Department:
Human Services

Location of Position:
Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation Services Division, Putnam County

Hybrid position.

This position requires a criminal background check.

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.

OR Master's or doctoral program in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development. Within 90 days of hire, must enroll, at their own expense, in an approved educational plan that will result in the completion of the following courses:
Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling within thirty‑six months from the date of hire.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
• All individuals will be required to produce a transcript at the time of application, which verifies their degree and courses completed.

As a condition of employment, individuals who do not have a master's in Rehabilitation Counseling will be required to complete the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling, at their own expense within thirty‑six months of hire.

An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of an individual rehabilitation program and arranging services for customers. This class differs from that of a VR Field Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises employees within this classification. This class differs from that of a Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager in that the latter coordinates comprehensive services and acts as a liaison and advocate for adult students in a residential vocational training facility.

• Collect customer medical and psychological information and determine eligibility for services. Monitor local labor market trends to facilitate effective job placement and maximize employment outcomes.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate customer skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals. Review assessment data to identify appropriate goals and opportunities and direct them toward suitable employment opportunities.
• Use counseling and guidance to interpret and explain medical, psychological, and vocational information to customers. Empower customers to make informed decisions concerning their goals.
• Collaborate with customers to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation and employment plans that align with their vocational and employment goals. Evaluate customer progress and employment readiness and amend plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Arrange appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs. Request authorizations for services provided and ensure vendors receive payment.
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