The Forensic Vocational Expert Services of David A. Rinehart, M.S.
LMFT, D-ABVE, E-ABDA, D-ACCFC,
D-IABMCP, IPEC, CVE, CCAA, CRC, CDMS

5847 East Rocking Horse Way, Unit 14
Orange, CA 92869-4362
Phone: (714) 538-3233
Email: David_Rinehart@netzero.net
Web Site: VocationalExpert.MySite.com




EDUCATION
  • 1979 to 1981 - California State University Fullerton
    Department of Counseling
    Post-Graduate Studies in Clinical Psychology

  • 1975 to 1978 - California State University Fullerton
    Department of Counseling
    M.S.: Counseling Psychology

  • 1971 to 1975 - Westmont College
    B.S. - Sociology
    Major - Sociology
    Minor - Theology
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 1996 to Present
    Vocational Expert - Vocational Economic Analyst
    The Forensic Vocational Services of David A. Rinehart, Inc.
    Garden Grove, CA
    Conduct assessments (through records review, interviewing, testing or a combination therein), to analyze earning capacity within the context of Family Law proceedings. Determine the vocational possibilities & wage earning capacity of the Respondent/Petitioner. Qualified as a Vocational Examiner pursuant to Family Code Section 4331, California Evidence Code Section 720 & Federal Rules of Evidence Code Section 702.

    Also qualified to conduct assessments (through records review, interviewing, testing or a combination therein), to analyze loss of earning capacity within the context of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Bankruptcy, etc., proceedings.


  • 1996 to 2006
    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
    U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation
    Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling, assessment, consultation, and placement of disabled individuals.


  • 1995 to 2008
    Vocational Economic Analyst
    Vocational Economics, Inc., Newport Beach, CA
    Conduct assessments to analyze earning capacity in cases of death, injury, employment discrimination or wrongful termination. Provide rehabilitation counseling, assessment, consultation & placement of disabled & non-disabled individuals.


  • 1993 to Present
    Vocational Expert
    U.S. Department of Heath & Human Services
    Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication & Review
    Provide vocational testimony in Disability Hearings. Testimony based on the claimant's age, education, previous work experience & review of medical evidence as it relates to exertional & non-exertional capabilities.


  • 1984 to Present
    Vocational Expert
    California Workers' Compensation
    Conduct vocational analyses & related testimony in Workers' Compensation Appeals Board on issues/hearings regarding disability.


  • 1983 to Present
    President - Supervisor - Vocational Evaluation Specialist
    The Offices of David A. Rinehart, Inc.
    Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling, work evaluation, assessment, consultation & placement of adult disabled & non-disabled individuals from various populations including Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice, Employment Law, Long-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation & Bankruptcy.


  • 1981 to 1983
    Supervisor - Vocational Evaluator
    Orange County Vocational Assessment Center, Santa Ana, CA
    Supervised & conducted vocational evaluation & assessment of disabled individuals.


  • 1980 to Present
    Licensed Marriage, Family & Individual Therapist
    Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals & families.


  • 1977 to 1981
    Supervisor - Vocational Evaluator
    Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation, Santa Ana, CA
    Supervised & conducted vocational evaluation & assessment of disabled clients from various populations.
LICENSES
  • Licensed California Marriage, Family, Individual & Child Therapist (license # M15581), 1979
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
  • Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Experts - ABVE
    (certificate # 465-1986) - 1986
  • Board Certified Emeritus, American Board of Disability Analysts - ABDA
    (certificate # 2230-95) - 1995
  • Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Certified Forensic Counselors - ACCFC
    (certificate # F16485) - 2001
  • Board Certified Diplomate, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling & Psychotherapy
    (certificate #2111); 2007
  • Elected Member, National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals - 2002
  • Certified Disability Management Specialist - CDMS
    (certificate # 00011960) - 1994
  • Certified Vocational Evaluator - CVE
    (certificate # 00746) - 1982
  • Qualified Functional Capacity Evaluator
    (University of California San Diego, School of Medicine) - 1997
  • Certified Career Assessment Associate - CCAA
    (certificate # C0005) - 1997
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - CRC
    (certificate # 31153) - 1994
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Department of Labor
    (certificate # 13422) - 1996
  • Vocational Expert, Social Security Administration
    (certificate # 2543) - 1993
  • Certified Mediator
    (California Dispute Resolution Programs Act) - 1994
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
  • Kurata, Edwin T. and David A. Rinehart. "Benefits of Returning to Work for Recipients of Social Security Benefits". The Rehabilitation Professional, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Volume 24, Number 1, April 2016.

  • Rinehart, David A. "Earning Capacity Analysis & Imputing Income." Presented at a seminar at the monthly East/West Family Law Council meeting, Ontario, CA, November 22, 2005.

  • Rinehart, David A. "Defining Economic Damages In Brain Injury Cases." Presented at a seminar entitled "Defining Economic Damages In Brain Injury Cases; Effective Use Of Expert Testimony", a benefit for The California Brain Injury Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, November, 1996.

  • Rinehart, David A. "What Am I Going To Do If I Lose My Job?" Connections, the Publication of the Pacific Telesis Group of Employees, April, 1996.

  • Rinehart, David A. "Career/Vocational Evaluation." Presented at a seminar entitled "Entrepreneuring And The Disabled", sponsored by Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA, October 27, 1995.

  • Rinehart, David A. "What If My Child Isn't Going To College?" Orange County Parent Teacher Association Newsletter, January, 1995.

  • Rinehart, David A. & Alan Boroskin. "Evaluation & Counseling in 1994: Results & Accountability." Southern California Rehabilitation Exchange Newsletter, Volume 14, Number 4, April 1994.

  • Rinehart, David A. & Alan Boroskin. "Work Evaluation In the Private Sector." Presented at the annual Southern California Rehabilitation Exchange Conference, Palm Springs, CA, May 12, 1992.

  • Rinehart, David A., Betty Bernstein & Sharon Hammond. "Down And Out In San Francisco." Oasis Magazine, Social Security Administration, Department of Health, Education, And Welfare, USA, Volume 21, Number 7, July 1975.
HONORS
  • Founding Committee Member, The International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC), American Board of Vocational Experts, March 2016.

  • Peer Reviewer, The International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC), American Board of Vocational Experts, March, 2015

  • Distinguished Leadership Circle of Directors, American Board of Disability Analysts, June 2014

  • Founding Faculty Member, American Board of Disability Analysts, June 2014

  • Expert Panelist, Core Variables in Forensic Earning Capacity Assessment: Research Study, Rick Robinson, Ph. D., MBA
    Presented at the American Board of Vocational Experts Annual Conference - Las Vegas, NV, March 23, 2012


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