Overview
In this career, your responsibilities may include:
- Helping people manage all kinds of disabilities, with the goal of increasing their ability to work and live independently
- Working with clients who have mental, physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities
- Developing treatment plans
- Coordinating clients’ access to services and resources
- Counseling clients individually or in groups
Job Titles
In your job search, you may find listings for this career under different titles. You can find some examples of these, as well as more information about this career, at CareerOneStop.
Academic Requirements
Typically requires a master’s degree.
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Certification
Certification is not required, but could make employers more likely to hire you or offer you a higher salary.
You may be eligible for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
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Licensure
Counselor licensure is required to work as a Rehabilitation Counselor if you will be offering counseling services. Licensure may not be required if you only plan to offer other services, such as job placement or care coordination.
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