JobSOC 21-1015

Rehabilitation Counselors

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor51.2310
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering51.2312
Rehabilitation Science51.2314

02.

Draws on

Therapy and Counseling4.8 of 5
Psychology4.4 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.1 of 5
English Language4.1 of 5
Administrative3.6 of 5
Education and Training3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.