John A. Orphanidys, MA, CRC, CVE, CCM, QRP

In Memoriam to our
Founder, Colleague, and Mentor

John Orphanidys
John helped build Rehabilitation Counseling Associates, Inc., with his expertise in medical case management, vocational case management and evaluations, as well as Expert Testimony in personal injury, marital, and work-related injuries. The knowledge and wisdom he spread upon his company and those he worked with will not be lost and will continue to grow.

The John A. Orphanidys Scholarship Fund
John was a leader in private sector vocational rehabilitation services in Florida. John served as past president of the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). He had a passion for student development and mentoring. His commitment to the development of new rehabilitation counselors was reflected in his leadership to establish the first scholarship fund for IARP, which was posthumously renamed in his honor in 2014. The John A. Orphanidys Scholarship Fund was established to recognize Florida vocational rehabilitation graduate students who have expressed a commitment to work in private vocational rehabilitation.

Please forward your contributions or inquiries to:
Rick Robinson, Chair
John A. Orphanidys Scholarship Fund
PO Box 40050
Jacksonville, FL 32203
Email: rick@rwrehab.com
Phone: (904) 712-4419

Jeanna R. Orphanidys, MSW, LCSW, CRC, CCM, QRP

Director of Counseling
Rehabilitation Counselor

Jeanna is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate School of Social Work. She has worked in the field of Mental Health as well as, Medical and Vocational Counseling/Case Management prior to and since opening Rehabilitation Counseling Associates. Jeanna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State Of Florida, and also is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Jeanna has been very active in the Workers’ Compensation system as a Medical and Vocational Case Manager. She has been very successful working with a variety of medical impairments and assisting individuals, not only with the adjustment, but also the transition in dealing with their loss and integrating this with their subsequent limitation(s). Jeanna also performs Vocational Evaluations for both Workers’ Compensation Claims and Marital Dissolution.

Jeanna has extensive experience in mental health counseling and therapy providing services in dealing with such issues as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), grief and loss counseling, marital/couples therapy, parenting skills and counseling with adults/adolescents/children.

Both her children have traveled extensively and currently reside in St. Petersburg. Jeanna enjoys yoga, exercise, being outdoors, kayaking, gardening and reading.

Jeanna has been on the state and local board as well as the Scholarship Selection Committee of the Tampa Bay Friends of 440, a Florida scholarship fund for dependents whose parent(s) have been injured while working. She is also on the board of the John A. Orphanidys Scholarship Fund through IARP.

Download Jeanna R. Orphanidys' Resumé - CLICK HERE (PDF format)

Katie Orphanidys, CDMS, CEAS I

Katie graduated with a BS in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration from Florida State University. She is a Certified Disability Management Specialist and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. She has experience with Labor Market Research, having served as a Rehab Tech for many years with RCA. Prior to joining RCA, she was a Job Development Specialist working with low income young adults in Hawaii. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, playing soccer and exploring new adventures.

Katie has been on the Scholarship Selection Committee of the Tampa Bay Friends of 440, a Florida scholarship fund for dependents whose parent(s) have been injured while working. She is also on the board of the John A. Orphanidys Scholarship Fund through IARP and volunteers as a fundraiser for IARP as well.

Diana Lind, CCM

Diana graduated with a BA in Human Resources from Eckerd College. She is a Certified Case Manager with extensive experience in the field of Medical Case Management. As a St. Pete Native, she is full of fun facts about our amazing city. In addition she is well read, a history buff and has an amazing flower garden that she loves to tend to!

Grace

(aka Gracie)

Gracie, our pure bred chocolate Labrador Retriever, is our greeter! She greets all our clients and guests with a wagging tail and occasional growl. She warms our hearts and those of the people that come to our building. She has been coming to the office since her arrival into the Orphanidys family at the ripe old age of 8 weeks!