CURRICULUM VITAE
Craig S. Johnston, Ph.D., CRC
Johnston Vocational Consulting
Education
2000-05 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Rehabilitation Services
1995-97 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC)
1991-95 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (BA)
Certification/Memberships
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification,
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, No. 35968 (CRC)
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), Member 4836
Editorial Board Member, Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Journal
Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association (VEWAA)
Work Experience
07/01 - Present Johnston Vocational Consulting
Offices in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
Vocational Expert/Consultant
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Long Term Disability, Labor Market Access,
Workers' Compensation, Wage Loss, Employment Discrimination, Social Security Administration
08/07- Present Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling Program
Department of Counselor Education
College of Education
08/04 – 08/07 Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling Program
School of Allied Health Sciences
09/00 – 07/04 The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Graduate Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
08/97 - 07/01 Parman Associates, Inc.
Columbus, OH
Case Manager, Job Placement Specialist, Vocational Evaluator
Personal Injury, Long Term Disability, Labor Market Access,
Workers' Compensation, Wage Loss
Courses Taught
Courses taught at Northeastern Illinois University
Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
Career Development
Evaluation Techniques
Medical and Psychosocial Issues of Disability
Case Management
Work and Disability
Diagnostic Systems for Counseling
Research Methods
Publications
Johnston, C. (2024). Reconsidering the Use of Race-Based Norms in Estimating Future Earnings Capacity. The Rehabilitation Professional, 32(2), 1–22.
Johnston, C.S. (2020). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $1,000,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C.S., & Codina, M., & Haefke, D. (2016). Employer validation of jobs allowing five- minute breaks each hour of the workday. The Rehabilitation Professional, 24(1), 5-16.
Johnston, C.S. (2015). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $1,000,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C.S. (2012). Applying the severity ratings of the Mental Residual Functional Capacity form to sustained remunerative employment. The Rehabilitation Professional, 20(1), 33-40.
Johnston, C.S. (2011). The vocational evaluator as an expert in social security”. National Issues Forum
Johnston, C.S. (2010). The vocational evaluator in the forensic arena: Standards of Admissibility. VECAP, 6(2).
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Connecting work temperaments to the Social Security Administration’s Mental Residual Capacity form. The Rehabilitation Professional, 18(4), 197-206.
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $750,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C. S. (2006) The need for a formal training program for vocational experts. The Rehabilitation Professional
Johnston, C.S. (2005). Establishing a formal training program to prepare rehabilitation counselors for expert testimony. Dissertation Abstracts International (citation information pending).
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (2003). Utilizing vocational experts in employment discrimination cases. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(1), 27-40.
Johnston, C. S. (July/August/September 2003). Standards of practice: Daubert, Kuhmo, ethics, and the vocational expert. The Rehabilitation Professional, 11(3), 48-57.
Johnston, C.S., & Growick, B.S. (2003). The use of vocational experts by the Ohio Industrial Commission: Building a better employability assessment. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(2), 113-125.
Johnston, C. S., & Klein, M. A. (2002). Ethical dilemmas for the vocational expert: pathways to resolution. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 4 (1), 47-55.
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (June 17, 2002). Using vocational experts in employment bias cases. Ohio Lawyers Weekly 3-13.
Growick, B. S., & Johnston, C. J. (2002). Reaction to Caragonne’s ‘The concept of peer review: purpose, use and standards’. In Field, T. F. & Stein, D. B. (Eds.), Scientific vs. non-scientific and related issues of admissibility of testimony by rehabilitation consultants. (87-89). Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
Johnston, C. S. (December 9, 2002). The vocational expert in workers’ compensation litigation. Ohio Lawyers Weekly.
Working Papers
“Employer validation of occupations allowing for some difficulty in getting along with co-workers and supervisors”
“Employer validation of occupations allowing for some difficulty in making independent judgments and decisions”.
Presentations
“The impact of non-exertional and psychiatric limitation on gainful employment”. Presented to the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Pine Knoll Shores, NC. October 28, 2015.
“Non-exertional and psychiatric limitations: establishing defensible opinions”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals 2014 Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. November 8, 2014.
“The impact of psychiatric limitations on employability: Establishing defensible vocational opinions”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professions (ILARP) 2014 Annual Conference. Naperville, IL. September 17, 2014.
"Forensic 101: Basic Training for Rehab Counselors and Life Care Planners". Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Las Vegas, NV. Nov 3, 2011.
"The Evaluator – Expert: Assessing Employability in the Forensic Setting". Presented to the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Oklahoma City, OK. April 8, 2010.
“Comprehensive and Defensible Vocational Assessments”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (ILARP). Chicago, IL. September 18, 2008.
“Identifying and Defending Against Poor Vocational Methodology”. Presented to the Ohio Self Insured Association. Columbus, OH. June, 2008.
“Writing for Publication”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2008 Annual Conference. May 18, 2008.
“Creating a Formal Training Program for Vocational Experts”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2006 Annual Conference May 18, 2006.
“Forensic Vocational Analysis in State Workers’ Compensation” Panel Presentation to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2004 Annual Conference May 15, 2004
“The Rehabilitation Expert in the Courtroom”. Presented to the Texas Tech Rehabilitation Counseling Program as an invited guest lecturer, March 3, 2004.
“Preparing for the American Board of Vocational Expert’s Examination: Knowledge Enhancement Seminar”. Presented to individuals applying for membership with the American Board of Vocational Experts, November, 2003.
“Preparing for Journal Publication”. Presented to the American Board of Vocational Experts Fall 2002 Semi-Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA.
“Evolution of Rehabilitation Counselor Education: Meeting the Demand of the Private Sector”. Presented to the National Council of Rehabilitation Educators 2002 Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ
Book Reviews
Morton, D.A. (2008). Nolo’s guide to Social Security Disability: Getting and keeping your benefits. Berkeley, CA: Nolo. Pp. 492. $29.99. Reviewed in the RehabPro.
Babitsky, S., & Mangraviti, J.J. (2003). Cross-examination: The comprehensive guide for experts. Falmouth, MA: SEAK, pp. 414. $99.95. Reviewed in the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation.
Hamilton, R. (2003). The expert witness marketing book: How to promote your forensic practice in a professional and cost-effective manner. Clearwater, FL: Expert Communications, 253 pages, $49.95. Reviewed in the Rehab Professional, 8(4), 59-61
Kapes, J.T. & Whitfield, E.A. (Eds.) (2002). A counselor’s guide to career assessment instruments (4th ed). Tulsa, OK: National Career Development Association. 568 pages, ($70.00, paperback). Reviewed in the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 7(2), 127-128
Craig S. Johnston, Ph.D., CRC
Johnston Vocational Consulting
Education
2000-05 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Rehabilitation Services
1995-97 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC)
1991-95 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (BA)
Certification/Memberships
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification,
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, No. 35968 (CRC)
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), Member 4836
Editorial Board Member, Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Journal
Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association (VEWAA)
Work Experience
07/01 - Present Johnston Vocational Consulting
Offices in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
Vocational Expert/Consultant
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Long Term Disability, Labor Market Access,
Workers' Compensation, Wage Loss, Employment Discrimination, Social Security Administration
08/07- Present Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling Program
Department of Counselor Education
College of Education
08/04 – 08/07 Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling Program
School of Allied Health Sciences
09/00 – 07/04 The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Graduate Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
08/97 - 07/01 Parman Associates, Inc.
Columbus, OH
Case Manager, Job Placement Specialist, Vocational Evaluator
Personal Injury, Long Term Disability, Labor Market Access,
Workers' Compensation, Wage Loss
Courses Taught
Courses taught at Northeastern Illinois University
Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
Career Development
Evaluation Techniques
Medical and Psychosocial Issues of Disability
Case Management
Work and Disability
Diagnostic Systems for Counseling
Research Methods
Publications
Johnston, C. (2024). Reconsidering the Use of Race-Based Norms in Estimating Future Earnings Capacity. The Rehabilitation Professional, 32(2), 1–22.
Johnston, C.S. (2020). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $1,000,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C.S., & Codina, M., & Haefke, D. (2016). Employer validation of jobs allowing five- minute breaks each hour of the workday. The Rehabilitation Professional, 24(1), 5-16.
Johnston, C.S. (2015). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $1,000,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C.S. (2012). Applying the severity ratings of the Mental Residual Functional Capacity form to sustained remunerative employment. The Rehabilitation Professional, 20(1), 33-40.
Johnston, C.S. (2011). The vocational evaluator as an expert in social security”. National Issues Forum
Johnston, C.S. (2010). The vocational evaluator in the forensic arena: Standards of Admissibility. VECAP, 6(2).
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Connecting work temperaments to the Social Security Administration’s Mental Residual Capacity form. The Rehabilitation Professional, 18(4), 197-206.
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Rehabilitation Administration Long Term Training Grant. Awarded $750,000 through the United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C. S. (2006) The need for a formal training program for vocational experts. The Rehabilitation Professional
Johnston, C.S. (2005). Establishing a formal training program to prepare rehabilitation counselors for expert testimony. Dissertation Abstracts International (citation information pending).
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (2003). Utilizing vocational experts in employment discrimination cases. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(1), 27-40.
Johnston, C. S. (July/August/September 2003). Standards of practice: Daubert, Kuhmo, ethics, and the vocational expert. The Rehabilitation Professional, 11(3), 48-57.
Johnston, C.S., & Growick, B.S. (2003). The use of vocational experts by the Ohio Industrial Commission: Building a better employability assessment. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(2), 113-125.
Johnston, C. S., & Klein, M. A. (2002). Ethical dilemmas for the vocational expert: pathways to resolution. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 4 (1), 47-55.
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (June 17, 2002). Using vocational experts in employment bias cases. Ohio Lawyers Weekly 3-13.
Growick, B. S., & Johnston, C. J. (2002). Reaction to Caragonne’s ‘The concept of peer review: purpose, use and standards’. In Field, T. F. & Stein, D. B. (Eds.), Scientific vs. non-scientific and related issues of admissibility of testimony by rehabilitation consultants. (87-89). Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
Johnston, C. S. (December 9, 2002). The vocational expert in workers’ compensation litigation. Ohio Lawyers Weekly.
Working Papers
“Employer validation of occupations allowing for some difficulty in getting along with co-workers and supervisors”
“Employer validation of occupations allowing for some difficulty in making independent judgments and decisions”.
Presentations
“The impact of non-exertional and psychiatric limitation on gainful employment”. Presented to the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Pine Knoll Shores, NC. October 28, 2015.
“Non-exertional and psychiatric limitations: establishing defensible opinions”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals 2014 Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. November 8, 2014.
“The impact of psychiatric limitations on employability: Establishing defensible vocational opinions”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professions (ILARP) 2014 Annual Conference. Naperville, IL. September 17, 2014.
"Forensic 101: Basic Training for Rehab Counselors and Life Care Planners". Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Las Vegas, NV. Nov 3, 2011.
"The Evaluator – Expert: Assessing Employability in the Forensic Setting". Presented to the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Oklahoma City, OK. April 8, 2010.
“Comprehensive and Defensible Vocational Assessments”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (ILARP). Chicago, IL. September 18, 2008.
“Identifying and Defending Against Poor Vocational Methodology”. Presented to the Ohio Self Insured Association. Columbus, OH. June, 2008.
“Writing for Publication”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2008 Annual Conference. May 18, 2008.
“Creating a Formal Training Program for Vocational Experts”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2006 Annual Conference May 18, 2006.
“Forensic Vocational Analysis in State Workers’ Compensation” Panel Presentation to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2004 Annual Conference May 15, 2004
“The Rehabilitation Expert in the Courtroom”. Presented to the Texas Tech Rehabilitation Counseling Program as an invited guest lecturer, March 3, 2004.
“Preparing for the American Board of Vocational Expert’s Examination: Knowledge Enhancement Seminar”. Presented to individuals applying for membership with the American Board of Vocational Experts, November, 2003.
“Preparing for Journal Publication”. Presented to the American Board of Vocational Experts Fall 2002 Semi-Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA.
“Evolution of Rehabilitation Counselor Education: Meeting the Demand of the Private Sector”. Presented to the National Council of Rehabilitation Educators 2002 Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ
Book Reviews
Morton, D.A. (2008). Nolo’s guide to Social Security Disability: Getting and keeping your benefits. Berkeley, CA: Nolo. Pp. 492. $29.99. Reviewed in the RehabPro.
Babitsky, S., & Mangraviti, J.J. (2003). Cross-examination: The comprehensive guide for experts. Falmouth, MA: SEAK, pp. 414. $99.95. Reviewed in the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation.
Hamilton, R. (2003). The expert witness marketing book: How to promote your forensic practice in a professional and cost-effective manner. Clearwater, FL: Expert Communications, 253 pages, $49.95. Reviewed in the Rehab Professional, 8(4), 59-61
Kapes, J.T. & Whitfield, E.A. (Eds.) (2002). A counselor’s guide to career assessment instruments (4th ed). Tulsa, OK: National Career Development Association. 568 pages, ($70.00, paperback). Reviewed in the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 7(2), 127-128