Employment Counselor

1 month ago

New Jersey$22.12/hrFull TimeVocational Rehabilitation

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Merakey as a Employment Counselor – $22.12/Hour in United States. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey/Waters & Sims, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct vocational intake assessments

Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) with DVRS/DDD partners

Identify employment barriers and create strategies to overcome them 2. JOB DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

Build relationships with local employers

Requirements

Attend required trainings and supervision meetings

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $22.12/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Merakey as a Employment Counselor – $22.12/Hour.

Key Skills

Vocational SupportIntake AssessmentsEmployment PlanningJob DevelopmentEmployer EngagementJob CoachingOn-site SupportCase ManagementDocumentationTravel TrainingRoute PlanningCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingWorkplace InclusionBilling

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Employment Counselor position at Merakey includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Vocational Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

This Vocational Rehabilitation position at Merakey is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $22.12/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Vocational Support, Intake Assessments, Employment Planning, Job Development, Employer Engagement, Job Coaching, On-site Support, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Vocational Rehabilitation role.

Core responsibilities: The Employment Counselor provides individualized vocational support to adults, assisting them in discovering strengths, preparing for work, securing competitive employment, and maintaining job success through collaboration with various partners. Key duties involve consumer assessment, employment pla...

Benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Retirement plan options, DailyPay access, Goga well-being platform, Care.com access, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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