Rehabilitation Counselor
Career Description
Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental or social
disabilities return to satisfying and
productive lives. These counselors assist the disabled to achieve
their full potential. They may counsel them
about job opportunities and training availability, assist in job placement
or provide counseling to help the
person adjust successfully to a new work environment.
Academic Requirements
Students interested in rehabilitation counseling usually obtain a bachelor’s degree in a related fi eld and then enroll in a two-year master’s program. The clinical training that is a part of most master’s programs includes 600 hours of supervised clinical experience.
Schools
Maryville University of St. Louis
800/627-9855
Professional Associations
National
National Rehabilitation Association
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
State
American Counseling Associaiton of Missouri
