Rehabilitation Counselors
O*NET Code: 21-1015.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Blind Rehabilitation SpecialistCare NavigatorCareer NavigatorCertified Rehabilitation CounselorClassification CounselorClient NavigatorClient TrainerDevelopmental Disabilities SpecialistDirect Care CounselorDirect Care SpecialistDisability ConsultantDisability CounselorDisability Program NavigatorDisability Service CoordinatorEligibility Referral SpecialistEmployment AdvisorEmployment Case ManagerEmployment Instructional Associate (EIA)Employment NavigatorEmployment Services Case Manager
⚡ Skills (19)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Monitoring4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Coordination4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (31)
🔥Microsoft Excel
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0Adobe Acrobat Reader
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0Budgeting software
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0Chart Links
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0Client information database software
Medical software
0Data input software
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0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Email software
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0Encryption software
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0Fanatic Software Informant
Calendar and scheduling software
0Global positioning system GPS software
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0Microsoft ActiveSync
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0Microsoft Internet Explorer
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0Microsoft Mobile Explorer MME
Internet browser software
0Microsoft Office Mobile
Office suite software
0Microsoft Office Outlook
Calendar and scheduling software
0Netscape Navigator
Internet browser software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0SkillTRAN Job Browser Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0SkillTRAN OASYS
Data base user interface and query software
0Spreadsheet software
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0Test interpretation software
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0Virus protection software
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0Voice recognition software
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0Web browser software
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0Word processing software
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0Word recognition software
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Social and Community Service Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Marriage and Family Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Mental Health Counselors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Healthcare Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Rehabilitation Counselors → Clinical Neuropsychologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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