Rehabilitation Counselors

The current state of work at Mona Heights Rehabilitation Clinic (MHRC) requires improvement through the implementation of

Summary: Dominick Murphy is a 27-year-old male who is a previous customer of this counselor. A comprehensive orientation was provided in the office on 7/25/17, to Dominick and his mother/guardian Renee Gates. During the meeting counselor reviewed agency services; the employment purpose of MRS programming; that an employment outcome shall be in an integrated setting; eligibility criteria; services available through MRS and the statewide workforce investment system; the individualized nature of the program; the requirement to use other sources of funds before MRS can pay for services; how the applicant will be involved in making informed choices regarding their rehabilitation program; customer contribution; the agency’s order of selection

VR service is a joint state/ federal funded program that is governed by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (Stapleton, Honeycutt, & Schechter, 2010). VR agencies are funded through RSA and through the state matched funds. The Federal/State vocational rehabilitation program authorized under the Rehabilitation Act empowers people with disability to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into society. RSA was established for the purpose of improving program management and effectiveness of VR services. It evaluates all programs authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its subsequent amendments (RSA, 2014). RSA conducts evaluation studies regarding the impact of services based upon section

Analyzed and evaluated case notes made by Rehabilitation Counselors to determine approval or denial of services/goods provided. Researched and analyzed Department of Rehabilitation regulations to develop an office procedures manual for new employees. Communicated with clients and customers daily via telephone, in writing, and public counter regarding services provided by the department. Evaluated and reviewed supporting documents submitted for consistency, validity, and sufficiency. Contacted clients to obtain additional documents and clarification of information to determine eligibility purposes. Utilized the Department of Rehabilitation management database to input, update and retrieve client confidential information. Attended meetings and

Purpose: Occupational Therapy has become vital in altering the health care system. The expansion in services that occupational therapist provide, make it essential for them to use a universal instrument, in order to increase the validity, and optimize rehabilitation outcome. Methods: The rehabilitation measure database (RMD) was created as a tool to assist in identifying the appropriate assessment measures for the individual’s specific health condition. It ensures that the outcome measures are selected based on the psychometric properties and targets the specific goal that the client chooses to work on. Results: In a survey conducted on 480 occupational therapist both in inpatient and community-based setting, 34% of clinicians said they would

Public sector rehabilitation services, also known as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services provide various services to clients who are determined eligible based on the program’s eligibility requirements. Public sector rehabilitation works with clients with disability through both state and federal levels. Federal VR programs work only with disabled veterans within the Veterans Administration. State-federal rehabilitation counselors work with all persons with disabilities, including veterans. Zanskas and Strohmer (2011) reported that 26% to 30% of all master degree rehabilitation counselors obtain employment in the state-federal VR program. Public sector rehabilitation counselors assist clients to minimize their barriers to employment

The interviewee completed her undergrad experience at the University of South Carolina in Aiken, South Carolina in May 2010, majoring in Exercise Sports Science with a concentration in Basic Science. In August 2010, the interviewee started a graduated program for Occupational Therapy at Florida A&M University. She graduated in August 2013 and sat for boards in December 2013. The interviewee started working at her first and current job at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia in April 2013. C.Y. is currently still employed at HealthSouth.

The purpose of this organizational assessment paper is to provide a clear unbiased analysis of my place of employment. I began my employment at the Human Behavioral Institute (HBI) in Las Vegas under the supervision of Dr. Marie Cid and Dr. Anis Abi-Karam on August 17, 2009. To date I have averaged approximately thirty-two hours per week of face-to-face contact with clients.

Each of these tools has its unique way of correlating vocational fit with skills, ability, and personality. The cumulative record gives the counselor a look into the client’s educational, psychological, physical, and work records of the client (James & Gilliland, 2003). This information helps the counselor to understand the client’s performance, abilities, and how employers may view them, allowing for insight to the client’s problems and gives the counselor information to help the client identify appropriate alternatives (James & Gillilans,2003).

I am in agreement with the Aiken Area Office decision to discharge the client on 9/16/2016. It appears the Aiken Area Office has determined a baseline for the Client’s physical capacity to work and that the Client’s physical capacity to work may not change despite the Agency’s recommendations to the Client in order to address her functional limitations. Therefore, the Client has achieved her maximum benefit in the Work Training Center as a result her evaluation’s findings by JRT staff. The next steps are a continuation of job search/job placement services i.e. Career Club. I recommend that we discuss with the client a referral to Rehab. Technology once she is able to secure employment.

All patients who suffer from a severe or persistent mental illness will require some kind of rehabilitation. The goal of psychosocial rehabilitation is to help individuals to develop the emotional, social and intellectual skills needed to live with the least amount of professional support. Interviewing and counseling skills in the psychosocial rehabilitation are needed in order to do a good intake assessment. As mental health workers will often have to conduct a clinical assessment that is designed to quickly establish a connection with the client and discuss an initial treatment plan. I think that the most important factor of the assessment is to determine any needs that needs to be fulfilled, right now. The other important factor in

Joon Park, Director of the Department of Rehab at St John of God, has a PhD in Physical Therapy from the Azusa Pacific University with a Neuro Specialty in Rehabilitation. He answered some questions regarding his profession and the services the Department offers to its residents.

Change is and always has been an inevitable part of life. But for most people change and adversity are difficult paths to traverse, especially in the work settings where the challenges may abruptly alter the ways that work is being performed. Therefore, employee and stakeholder involvement increases transparency in the research process, which is critical for maintaining the credibility of the researcher’s work. For this reason, the best choice for answering the research questions will be the use of a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods. For the quantitative portion of the study, a questionnaire will be sent to therapists throughout rehabilitation services asking for feedback, with the hope of receiving ten responses in return, on their opinion on why patients are not being able to schedule appointments within a reasonable timeframe of ten days.

The methodology employed in this study was a modified consensual qualitative research, undertaken through the use of semistructured interviews conducted in accordance with CQR criteria. The study researchers selected a total of thirty-five employees from five different Rehabilitation Service Administration regions to participate in the

Questionnaire one was sent to physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapists assistants (PTAs) asking for feedback on the scheduling system. To better understand the concerns, the hope was to get involvement from 20 therapists; however, eight therapists responded. Additionally, questionnaire two was sent the Rehab Schedulers (RS) along with the Rehab Support Assistants (RSAs), which 12 participants were more than happy to reply. Each set of participants was given 10 business days to return the completed questionnaires.