The overall purpose of a Rehabilitation Counselor is to help individuals with disabilities live the most independent and productive life possible. They work with people who have all types of disabilities, including physical, mental, developmental and emotional. Services provided by a Rehabilitation Counselor are customized to each person’s needs based on the type and severity of the disability and how it impacts their life. The Counselor evaluates strengths, limitations, abilities, skills, health, education and other relevant details to determine their needs. This information helps the Rehab Counselor identify programs, support services, assistive devices, training and other resources. They work closely with other members of the care team, such as doctors and psychologists, to coordinate care. For clients who have a newly diagnosed disability, the Rehabilitation Counselor can help them accept the diagnosis and adapt to the situation.
Wat doet een Rehabilitation Counselor?
A Rehabilitation Counselor, or Rehab Counselor, works to help clients with various disabilities live independently and to their maximum potential. Their duties include assessing client needs, creating plans to help them and educating clients about their disabilities to make life easier.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Rehabilitation Counselor moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Rehabilitation Counselor moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Performing client evaluations to determine their specific needs
Crafting a treatment plan based on individual conditions and needs
Collaborating with other medical professionals to create a comprehensive care plan
Counseling clients and their families on the condition
Helping clients get the services they need related to medical care, career training and other needs
Coordinating access to assistive devices and support that can allow greater independence
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Rehabilitation Counselor zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Compassion and empathy to understand what clients might be going through
Interpersonal and communication skills, including listening to clients’ concerns and needs
Knowledge of various disabilities and how they impact people emotionally, physically and mentally
Ability to work well as part of a team
Comfort with technology, including electronic health records
Understanding of laws related to disabilities and how they might impact clients
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Rehabilitation Counselor, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
