1. (a) Counseling and guidance services will be provided by the bureau to each applicant or client throughout the vocational rehabilitation process, to the extent appropriate, for the purpose of:

   1. (1) developing an appropriate employment plan towards the employment outcome;
   2. (2) reviewing the applicant's or client's progress towards the vocational goal, amending the employment plan if necessary; and (3) developing the applicant's or client's ability to seek and maintain employment.
2. (b) counseling and guidance services may also include, as appropriate, counseling to resolve a specific problem that is interfering with the applicant's or client's progress towards the vocational goal and referral to other agencies as appropriate.

(Adopted effective June 6, 2000)