Rehabilitation Counselor

Zdalnie

💊 Zdrowie

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.

Co robi 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.

Obowiązki

Rehabilitation Counselor powinien być w stanie wypełniać różne obowiązki i odpowiedzialności. Poniżej przedstawiono niektóre obowiązki i odpowiedzialności, które Rehabilitation Counselor powinien być w stanie wykonywać:

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

Wymagane umiejętności

Konkurencyjny Rehabilitation Counselor będzie miał pewne umiejętności i kwalifikacje, w tym:

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

Podobne oferty

Jeśli rekrutujesz na stanowiska związane z Rehabilitation Counselor, zobacz nasze opisy stanowisk dla podobnych ról:

Psychometrist