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Job Description for Rehabilitation Counselor

Rehabilitation counselors assist individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities to improve their quality of life and ability to live independently. They conduct evaluations of patients' needs, abilities, health and goals for rehabilitation; using this evaluation and any other relevant information, they work with patients to develop a rehabilitation or treatment plan. Rehabilitation counselors then work to enact this plan - which may involve input and support from other healthcare providers such as doctors and psychologists - and assess its progress over time, making any adjustments as needed. Other tasks performed by rehabilitation counselors may include arranging services such as job training, providing individual and/or group counseling, and helping find resources for patients that may help them in rehabilitation (such as wheelchairs).

The populations with which rehabilitation counselors work vary; for example, some specialize in military veterans, school-age children or geriatrics. Their employers may be diverse and include private practices, independent-living facilities, schools and government agencies.

A master's degree in counseling or a related field is generally the minimum educational requirement for rehabilitation counselor positions; some employers may require only a bachelor's degree, although this is uncommon. Relevant certification and licensing may be required as well. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

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