Pays $47k-$53k — $26k below the Counselor market median of ~$79k (94 jobs)
About the Role
Vocational rehab counseling for clients with disabilities. State benefits, pension, PSLF eligible. Columbus, IN.
Join State of Indiana as a Vocational Rehab Counselor – State of Indiana, PSLF Eligible in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $47K - $53K
- Pension plan offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Three medical plan options (including RX coverage)
- Vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program
- Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) with employer match
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Indiana in Columbus, Indiana, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor assists clients with disabilities in exploring career choices, developing individualized service plans, and monitoring progress toward self-sufficiency. They also manage service providers, authorize funding for client goods, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field. At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a relevant human services or employment-related capacity is required.
Key Skills
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 22% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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