Vocational Counselor
What is a vocational counselor?Vocational rehabilitation counselors assist people with disabilities
in planning careers, and finding and keeping satisfying jobs. They evaluate the patient
for the following:
- education and job training history prior to the disability
- skills and training potential since the disability
- personal interest and motivation
- financial needs
- progress after job placement
Outside of the hospital and medical setting, vocational counselors
often function as the head of the rehabilitation team. They are
responsible for continued counseling, reevaluation, and reeducation of the
patient with regards to vocational issues.
Vocational counselors may practice in a variety of settings, including
the following:
- inpatient rehabilitation centers
- outpatient rehabilitation centers
- psychiatric care settings
- industrial health settings
- private practice
Vocational counselors are Master's prepared and certified by the
Board for Rehabilitation Certification. Many are also prepared as
psychologists.
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