Ritvik D.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Role
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ritvik D.
Behavioral health and public service professional with a background in clinical…
Experience
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Aug 2024 — Present · Newark, NJ, US
Grade 11. Within the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Chapter 31: Division of Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR & E).Managed a caseload of 50+ veterans across the full rehabilitation lifecycle—eligibility, case planning, vocational counseling, and closure—ensuring timely, regulation-compliant decision-making and documentation.Led division-wide re-engagement efforts for “aging” cases, significantly boosting the active case rate and contributing to a top-2 performance rank among Northeast regional VR & E offices.Delivered weekly orientations to cohorts of 40+ veterans, enhancing program engagement, service utilization, and counselor efficiency.Coordinated with counselors to secure supplies that advanced veterans’ vocational or independent living plans, ensuring compliant documentation and timely procurement to support goal achievement.Created a centralized, shareable resource directory that streamlined staff response times and expanded veterans’ access to housing, education, health, employment, and related social services.Reviewed electronic case records for accuracy and audit-readiness, supporting program integrity and federal compliance.
Education
Kean University
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) | All But Dissertation (ABD), Clinical and School Psychology
2017 — 2023
Livingston High School
High School
2007 — 2011
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Kean University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Psychology
2017 — 2021
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