Rehabilitation Counselor
Help people manage mental and physical disabilities, helping patients live as independently as possible.
73%
18%
9%
National data for counselors (SOC 21-1010).
$18,250
$24,310
$39,860
$8.77
$11.69
$19.16
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree; undergraduate degree usually is in a field such as psychology, nursing, or social work
  • Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling

    • Hours

  • Usually work full time.
  • Generally work a set schedule.
  • May work days, nights, or weekends.
    • REHABILITATION COUNSELORS will:
  • Keep detailed records
  • Work closely with patients and healthcare workers
  • Need to be licensed, certified, or registered
  • Help people with disabilities work independently
    • REHABILITATION COUNSELORS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Walk or run for long periods of time.
    • It is important that REHABILITATION COUNSELORS be able to:
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
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