Rehabilitation Counselor (10094)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and vocational rehabilitation counseling.

• Knowledge of assistive technology.

• Knowledge of disability rights, culture, and history.

• Ability to be flexible and balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policies as a guide.

• Skill in working with individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to interpret and use medical and psychological information to make sound decisions.

• Ability to be proactive, organized, and manage caseloads.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, human services, business administration, special education, psychology, or communications, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers.

  • One year of experience in rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, human services, or human resources.

  • Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

     

  • Preferred qualifications - Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification. 

     

     

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter – Please describe your experience working with individuals who live with disabilities.

• Resume

   

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.