Affiliations: Rehabilitation psychology program, Department of
Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA | Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale, IL, USA | Division of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
Programs, Emporia State University, KS, USA | Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, Hong Kong | Injury Management Resources, Inc., Chelmsford, MA,
USA | Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, University
of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, USA
Abstract: Providers of Disability Management services were surveyed regarding
their perceptions of major job functions and corresponding knowledge and skill
requirements. The results indicated that knowledge in the areas of Case
Management Techniques, Psychosocial Intervention, Vocational Aspects of
Disability, Managed Care and Managed Disability, and Human Resources/Business
is essential to perform Disability Management job functions. Implications for
Disability Management training and clinical practice are discussed.
Keywords: disability management, case management, roles and function, credentialing, certification and licensure
