Is being a rehabilitation counsellor a good fit for you?
Counsels people with injuries, illness or disability to help them live independently and get work.
What the work involves
- Develops rehabilitation plans to suit clients' abilities, education, physical ability and career goals.
- Talks with clients about their options and goals to plan programmes and services they need.
- Prepares and keeps records and case files, including personal details, services provided and letters.
- Finds barriers to work, such as inaccessible workplaces, inflexible hours or transport problems, and works out ways to overcome them.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, persuading and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a rehabilitation counsellor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.