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Rehabilitation Counselor
Academic Requirements
Vocational and related rehabilitation agencies usually require a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling and guidance, or counseling psychology for rehabilitation counselor jobs.
Some, however, accept applicants with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or related fields. A bachelor's degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation aide, or social service worker. Experience in employment counseling, job development, psychology, education, or social work is helpful. Search for schools that provide training for this career.
For a listing of accredited rehabilitation programs, see the
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Website.
Other helpful sites include: