Rehabilitation Counselor Job Description Template

Job title

Rehabilitation Counselor

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable rehabilitation counselor to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will assess client strengths and needs, develop individualized plans and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess client strengths and needs
• Develop individualized plans
• Counsel clients on goals and adjustment
• Arrange training and education
• Coordinate accommodations and assistive technology
• Work with employers
• Track progress and outcomes
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Master's degree
• Working knowledge of vocational assessment and case management
• Empathy and advocacy
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Certified Vocational Evaluator
• Experience with case management systems

Skills

• Disability knowledge
• Job development
• Assistive technology
• ADA knowledge
• Communication
• Patience

Work environment and schedule

Rehab counselors work in agency offices, schools, hospitals, community programs and workplaces. Most work full-time during regular business hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.