Vocational Consultant & Life Care Planner

Vocational Diagnostics, Inc. (VDI) is an established forensic consulting firm seeking to expand our team with the addition of a remote Vocational Consultant and Life Care Planner. With a strong and growing caseload, we are looking for a talented professional to conduct earning capacity analyses and assist in the development of Life Care Plans. Our work primarily involves complex, catastrophic injury cases in civil litigation, serving both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys.

Responsibilities

VDI’s forensic work requires exceptional attention to detail. Conclusions must be supported by the evidentiary record, published data, and documented research. All work product must be prepared to withstand scrutiny in deposition and trial.

The Vocational Consultant manages cases from initial assignment through analysis and report preparation. Primary responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze employment, education, earnings, disability, medical, and other case records.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and vocational evaluations.
• Administer and interpret vocational testing, including the Wonderlic and COPSystem.
• Research occupations, industries, career advancement, wages, benefits, and labor market conditions.
• Conduct employer sampling.
• Analyze pre- and post-incident earning capacity and, when applicable, loss of household services.
• Consult with treating physicians and retained medical experts regarding work restrictions, functional limitations, and work capacity.
• Prepare clear, well-supported vocational reports, tables, exhibits, and other work product for use in litigation.
• Review and evaluate opposing vocational expert reports and assist in developing rebuttal analyses.
• Support testifying experts in preparation for depositions and trial.
• Collaborate with vocational consultants, life care planners, nursing staff, and other members of the VDI team.
• Assist with the training and development of interns and newer consultants.

The Life Care Planner responsibilities include:

• Conduct cost research and review medical records and literature for future care recommendations and rebuttal analyses.
• Prepare Life Care Plans (LCPs) and evaluate opposing LCPs to prepare rebuttal reports, analyses, and alternative future-care projections.
• Consult with physicians and providers regarding future care needs, document the basis for recommendations, and integrate their input into reports.
• We believe in work/life balance and strive to ensure our team members are fulfilled
• We know that flexibility is essential
• We are dedicated to the professional growth and development of our team

• Competitive compensation plan including quarterly and annual bonuses
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A company-matched 401k program Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation, vocational evaluation, and forensic vocational consulting.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.
• Experience administering and interpreting standardized vocational, achievement, or aptitude assessments.
• Strong research, analytical, and professional writing skills.
• Ability to interpret labor market, wage, and employment data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and litigation-driven deadlines.

Preferred

• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) or equivalent credential, or documented progress toward certification.
• Knowledge of and experience in the field of life care planning, to include performing cost research, preparing life care plans, and evaluating the validity of life care plans created by opposing experts.

Work Environment

This is a remote-based, document-intensive position involving significant research, analysis, and professional writing. Clinical interviews and vocational testing may be conducted in person or by video conference. Applicants should have availability during Mountain Standard Time. Occasional travel may be encouraged for local conferences / business development opportunities, and company get togethers.

Job Perks:

• We believe in work/life balance and strive to ensure our team members are fulfilled
• We know that flexibility is essential
• We are dedicated to the professional growth and development of our team

Our compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive compensation plan including quarterly and annual bonuses
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A company-matched 401k program
• Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-term Disability Insurance