Rehabilitation Counselor
Career Description
Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental or social disabilities return to satisfying and productive lives. These counselors assist the disabled to fulfill their full potential. They may counsel them about job opportunities and training availability, assist in job placement or provide counseling to help the person adjust successfully to a new work environment.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $23,005 | Mean: $31,158 | Experienced: $35,235 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $11.06 | Mean: $14.98 | Experienced: $16.94 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Academic Requirements
Students interested in rehabilitation counseling usually obtain a bachelor’s degree in a related field and then enroll in a two-year master’s program. The clinical training that is a part of most master’s programs includes 600 hours of supervised clinical experience.
Schools
Although there are no schools with a program for rehabilitation counselors in Kansas City, the following program is offered in St. Louis.
Maryville University of St. Louis
800/627-9855
Professional Associations
National
National Rehabilitation Association
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
State
American Counseling Associaiton of Missouri
