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Vocational rehabilitation and employment programs - Donald J. Mitchell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Job and career training programs
Description
We can help you reach your job and career goals with one-on-one support, counseling, and training.
Type of care
Other services
Health Service API ID
employmentPrograms
Type of Care
Other services
Patient friendly name
Job and career training programs
Service description
We’ll help you achieve your job and career goals. We can connect you with one-on-one support, counseling, and training.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) offers therapeutic assistance to Veterans with barriers to employment who are committed to setting vocational goals and addressing identified barriers. VRS helps Veterans to explore career options and understanding the qualifications of these goals with consideration to their unique interests and needs. Our Mission is to provide Veterans with guidance, skills, resources, and therapeutic support to develop and achieve their professional goals.

 

Benefits of Working & Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Professional Identity
  • Improved Quality of Life
  • Independence
  • Physical/Mental Wellness
  • Access to Employer Benefits
  • Financial Security
  • Sense of purpose
  • Socialization
  • Opportunity to learn skills
  • Structure & Routine

 

Services Available by Clinically Trained Counselors

  • Counseling on a 1:1 basis to work towards unique professional goals
  • Career Exploration & Career Development
  • Vocational Testing & Assessments
  • Transitional Work Experience: work hardening experience as clinically appropriate
  • Supported Employment supports for Veterans with serious mental illness
  • Documentation Preparation, Job Seeking, Transition to Work, & Job Maintenance Supports
  • Education & Vocational Planning & Support
  • Self-Employment Supports
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Group Education Opportunities
  • Opportunities to Mock-Interview with Community Employers

Eligibility & Referral Process

  • Must be eligible for services and registered with Syracuse VA Medical Center Healthcare
  • Have a medical diagnosis of physical, mental, emotional, substance use, or homelessness that creates a barrier to employment that you want to actively work on overcoming
  • Get a referral from a prescribing provider (primary care provider or psychiatrist)
  • Once a referral is received, you will be assigned to a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Specialized Programs

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a recovery-oriented, vocational model in the continuum of the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) work restoration services authorized by 38 USC Section 1718.

            CWT Transitional Work (TW)

            CWT Supported Employment (SE)

            CWT Community-Based Employment Services (CBES)

Vocational Assistance: a set of assessment, guidance, counseling, and other related service that may be offered to groups or individuals.

 

To learn more about VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Services please visit https://www.va.gov/health/cwt/ 

To learn more about VBA Veteran Readiness & Employment please visit https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/

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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No