EDUCATION:
1979-1981 California State University Fullerton
Department of Counseling
Post-Graduate Studies in Clinical Psychology
1975-1978 California State University Fullerton
Department of Counseling
M.S.: Counseling Psychology
1971-1975 Westmont College
B.S.: Sociology (Major: Sociology; Minor: Theology)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1996-Present Forensic Vocational Expert; Forensic Vocational Economic Analyst; and Family Law Forensic Vocational Examiner, The Forensic Vocational Services of David A. Rinehart, Inc., Garden Grove, California
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 and wage earning capacity of the Respondent/Petitioner. Qualified as a Vocational Examiner pursuant to Family Code Section 4331, California Evidence Code Section 720, and 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-Present Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation
Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling, assessment, consultation, and placement of disabled individuals.
1995-Present Vocational Economic Analyst, Vocational Economics, Inc., Newport Beach, California
Conduct assessments to analyze earning capacity in cases of death, injury, employment discrimination or wrongful termination. Provide rehabilitation counseling, assessment, consultation, and placement of disabled and non-disabled individuals.
1993-Present Vocational Expert, U.S. Department of Heath And Human Services, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Provide vocational testimony in Disability Hearings. Testimony based on the claimant's age, education, previous work experience, and review of medical evidence as it relates to exertional and non-exertional capabilities.
1984-Present Vocational Expert, California Workers' Compensation
Conduct vocational analyses and related testimony in Workers' Compensation Appeals Board on issues/hearings regarding disability
1983-Present President/Supervisor/Vocational Evaluation Specialist, The Forensic Vocational Services of David A. Rinehart, Inc., Garden Grove, California
Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling, work evaluation, assessment, consultation and placement of adult disabled and non-disabled individuals from various populations including Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice, Employment Law, Long-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and Bankruptcy.
1981-1983 Supervisor/Vocational Evaluator, Orange County Vocational Assessment Center, Santa Ana, California
Supervised and conducted vocational evaluation and assessment of disabled individuals.
1980-Present Marriage, Family and Individual Therapist
Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and families.
1977-1981 Supervisor/Vocational Evaluator, Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation, Santa Ana, California
Supervised and conducted vocational evaluation and assessment of disabled clients from various populations
LICENSES
Licensed California Marriage, Family, Individual and Child Therapist (license #M15581)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Experts - A.B.V.E. (certificate #405-1986)
Board Certified Emeritus, American Board of Disability Analysts - A.B.D.A. (certificate #2230-95)
Board Certified Diplomate - American College of Certified Forensic Counselors - A.C.C.F.C. (certificate #F16485)
Elected Member, National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
Certified Disability Management Specialist - C.D.M.S. (certificate #00011960)
International Psychometric Evaluation Certificant (certificate #465)
Certified Vocational Evaluator - C.V.E. (certificate #00746)
Qualified Functional Capacity Evaluator (University of California San Diego, School of Medicine)
Certified Career Assessment Associate - C.C.A.A. (certificate #C0005)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - C.R.C. (certificate #31153)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Department of Labor (certificate #13422)
Vocational Expert, Social Security Administration (certificate #2543)
Certified Mediator (California Dispute Resolution Programs Act)
PUBLICATIONS AND 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. and Alan Boroskin. "Evaluation and Counseling in 1994: Results and Accountability." Southern California Rehabilitation Exchange Newsletter, Volume 14, Number 4, April 1994.
Rinehart, David A. and 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 and 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, 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.
Revised April 2016
