Rehabilitation Counselors

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Work with people to help them become more independent and employable.

Rehabilitation Counselors help people cope with personal, social, and work-related problems that result from illness, disease or accidents. They help people become more employable. They may coordinate activities for residential care facilities.

Wages	$22.67 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
On the Job	Work Activities Arrange physical or mental health services for clients. Assist clients in handling details of daily life. Refer individuals to educational or work programs. Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities. Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs. Maintain client records. Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. Manage organizational or program finances. Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
Career Pathways	Counseling and Mental Health Services
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