Rehabilitation counseling and education: Career counseling suggestions for the profession

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Carolyn E. Hawley, | Brian T. McMahon, | Chris Reid, | Linda R. Shaw,

Affiliations: Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, School of Allied Health Professions, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980330, Richmond, VA 23298-0330, USA | Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, College of Health Related Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

Abstract: The intent of this article is to explore the possibility of an opportunity structure for rehabilitation counselors that extends far beyond that which has previously been considered. The current trends that are enlarging the rehabilitation arena. Beyond this, however, career counseling principles are applied to the rehabilitation counseling profession itself. The authors ask, ``To what related and unrelated occupations might one transfer the skills of a trained rehabilitation counselor?'' The answers provide a more expansive view of the true opportunity structure for rehabilitation counselors. Implications for rehabilitation counselor education are addressed.

Keywords: rehabilitation education, career opportunities for rehabilitation counselors

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 95-101, 2000