Term: vocational therapist

Pronunciation: (voh-KAY-shuh-nul THAYR-uh-pist)

Description:

A person who has special training to help people with a disability find a job or career. A vocational therapist evaluates a person’s education, training, skills, interests, and financial needs to help him or her make employment decisions. A vocational therapist also monitors job performance and provides counseling, education, and resources for job-related issues and access to special accommodations in the workplace. Also called vocational rehabilitation counselor.