A counselor moves from state vocational rehabilitation to a private workers' compensation rehab firm. Which dual-customer pressure most clearly differs from public VR structure?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Think of public VR as a public library — eligibility and mission steer the shelves — while private workers' comp rehab is more like a clinic contracted by the payer and employer. You still serve the worker, but insurer timelines and employer return-to-work goals sit closer to the desk. That dual-customer pull is the setting shift to expect.
Full Explanation
Public vocational rehabilitation is typically organized around statutory eligibility, individualized plans, and public accountability to consumers with disabilities. Private-for-profit disability management and workers' compensation rehab often operate under insurer authorization, medical-release timelines, and employer return-to-work objectives in addition to the injured worker's goals. Adjusting ethically means clarifying role, consent, and whose interests are being balanced without abandoning the person with a disability as a primary focus of counseling.