EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:

Vocational Case Management

If you’re being sent back to school or to a program to get the skills to find a new job, you might be worried. After all, you’ve probably been out of school for a long time. Maybe school wasn’t your favorite place. Either way, you might need some extra help getting back into the swing of things.

That’s where our Certified Rehabilitation Counselor comes in. They’re your go-to person, working with you and handling all the paperwork and coordination between your school, the court, your lawyer, and the insurance company.

What We Look At:

Clear Up Your Options:

We make sure you know exactly what training and services you’re allowed to use.

Paperwork Help:

We help you fill out enrollment forms, check your start dates, and send your tuition bills to the right people.

Study Support:

We work with your instructors to set up a study plan, help you catch up on any extra courses you need, and even put together a 504 plan if you need special accommodations.

Keep an Eye on Your Progress:

We monitor your attendance and progress, and we’re here to help if any problems pop up.

Regular Updates:

Every month, we send out reports to everyone involved so nothing falls through the cracks.

What’s in It for You:

By sticking with you throughout the process, we make sure all the paperwork and authorizations are handled right. That way, there are no surprises or missed details down the road. With our help, you can focus on learning and getting retrained for a new job without stressing over the admin side of things. We’re here to clear the road so you can get back to work.


In short, our Vocational Case Management service is designed to make your retraining process as smooth as possible, taking care of the details so you can concentrate on building a better future.

What to Expect

Most, if not all, of your meetings will be virtual.

We work hard to make sure our appointments start on time. Please come to your appointment with your forms filled out, or plan to arrive 10 minutes early if you need help filling out your forms.

Your Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some of the services you receive will require that you meet with us. Others happen completely behind the scenes.

    Vocational Evaluations — Usually this is a one time appointment - In-person in our Norman or Tulsa office. Occasionally a follow-up meeting is scheduled and this will be discussed in the appointment based on your specific situation.

    Job-Placement Assistance — Ongoing meetings – A combination of virtual and in-person in our OKC or Tulsa office

    Vocational Case Management — Ongoing meetings – Usually virtual

    Light-Duty Consultation — No action needed from you

    Labor Market Survey — No action needed from you

    Ergonomic Analysis — No action needed from you

  • No. If someone comes with you, they are not allowed to participate in the evaluation and may be asked to wait in the waiting room.

  • We won’t be doing any physical tests, so you may wear whatever you’re comfortable in.

    If you're coming in for interview prep, you’ll be instructed ahead of time to wear the clothes you’d wear to an interview.

  • Because this has been requested as part of your workers’ compensation case, you’ll need to ask your legal counsel. But just remember, we’re here to help you!

  • Your legal counsel will have already provided your medical and injury reports. You can bring your resume if you have one. Make sure to bring all requested forms sent to you specifically for this appointment.

  • During your first appointment, we’ll go through the paperwork to make sure we have a good understanding of your injury, treatment, abilities, ongoing symptoms, and past work history and skills. We’ll do some tests and activities to determine options for your future.

  • Appointments usually last 1.5 to 2 hours.

  • Your legal counsel will have already provided your medical and injury reports. You can bring your resume if you have one. Make sure to bring all requested forms.

  • The first thing we’re going to look at are jobs in the local economy that are performed within the permanent restrictions issued by your treating physician. Then we determine the skills you already have and the training you need for those positions. We’ll ask about what kind of jobs you would like to have and see if there are options that work for you.

  • Generally, this evaluation is paid for by the insurance carrier. Throughout the process, you will not be asked to pay us.  If you have any questions about payment, your legal counsel can help answer them.

  • No. This is part of your overall workers’ compensation case. While we are rehabilitation and/or licensed practical counselors, we do not provide therapeutic counseling in this specific setting. We’ll talk more about this during your first meeting.

  • You are always welcome to call and ask questions about how we came to our conclusions and recommendations. If your situation changes, we can be provided updated medical records and reassess those changes.