BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Rehabilitation Counselor
To be a successful Rehabilitation Counselor you should...
have a strong interest in helping others; have the ability to inspire respect, trust and confidence; be able to work independently or as part of a team.
What will my job be like?
Rehabilitation counselors help people deal with the personal, social, and vocational effects of having disabilities. They counsel people with disabilities, illness or disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. They provide personal and vocational counseling, and arrange for medical care, vocational training, and job placement.
Specialties
- CT State Gateway
- CT State Manchester
- CT State Norwalk
- CT State Three Rivers
Where could I work?
Rehabilitation counselors usually work a standard 40-hour week. Self-employed counselors and those working in mental health and community agencies often work evenings to counsel clients who work during the day.
Other workplace settings:
- Colleges and universities
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Employment agencies
Average Annual Salary
$44,040 per year
What is the future of this career?
Employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow 2 percent from 2023 to 2033, slower than the average for all occupations.
Type of Education/Training
Rehabilitation counselors receive their education through academic programs at community colleges, colleges and universities. Most counselors receive a 4-year bachelor’s degree plus a graduate degree. There are 2-year associate degrees that offer certification in specialized areas of counseling.
Where could I get the education/training?
- Sacred Heart University
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is required in the state of Connecticut. Prerequisite: Graduation from an approved program.
Please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health website for more information.
More Information
American Counseling Association
2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 300
Alexandria, Va. 22314
800-347-6647
