
Records Review
Records Review A comprehensive records review constitutes an integral and indispensable facet within the realm of virtually every independent vocational
A. Bentley Hankins, Ph.D., is the principal of Hankins & Hankins Vocational Consulting and offers specialized skills, knowledge and experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, consultant and expert witness.
Dr. Hankins applies his extensive education and experience in vocational rehabilitation through provision of the following services:
Records Review A comprehensive records review constitutes an integral and indispensable facet within the realm of virtually every independent vocational
Client/Evaluee Interview A crucial component of the evaluation process, the Client/Evaluee Interview takes place in a structured manner, typically
Vocational and Psychometric Testing In the realm of Vocational and Psychometric Testing, a nuanced and intricate process unfolds, encompassing an
Occupational/job analysis An essential facet within vocational evaluation, the Occupational/Job Analysis procedure is undertaken to discern the fundamental characteristics associated
Labor market research is regularly completed as part of assessing a client’s or evaluee’s employment and earning potential. Labor market
Transferable skills Analysis In the realm of vocational evaluation, Transferable Skills Analysis emerges as a strategic compass, guiding individuals towards
The impact of an injury or incident on an individual’s labor market access, and thus his or her employment potential,
An earning capacity analysis is performed in cases in which it is necessary to determine the impact of an injury
In wrongful death cases in most jurisdictions (Kentucky and West Virginia are exceptions), it is necessary to account for the
In wrongful death cases and catastrophic injury cases, economic losses may include calculation of the value of household services the
In catastrophic personal injury cases (e.g. cases involving spinal cord injury), a life care plan is sometimes prepared detailing the
A written report that includes a detailed explanation of Dr. Hankins’ analysis and findings will be prepared upon request. In
Consultation may be provided on a forensic case even when Dr. Hankins is not retained as an expert witness. Consultation
Expert witness testimony will be provided by Dr. Hankins as necessary via a deposition or trial appearance (aside from the
Work adjustment counseling is typically provided to a client who is either seeking to return to work after an extended
Job-seeking skills training is often provided when providing rehabilitation counseling services to clients seeking to find and secure new employment.
Primary areas of service include the following metropolitan areas (as well as surrounding non-metropolitan areas) in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Alabama.