What do rehab councilors do?

Rehabilitation counselors help people who are struggling with addiction, mental illness, or other disabilities to recover and live independently. They provide a variety of services, including:

* Assessment: Rehabilitation counselors assess clients' needs and develop individualized treatment plans.

* Counseling: Rehabilitation counselors provide individual, group, and family counseling to help clients address the underlying issues that contribute to their addiction or disability.

* Case management: Rehabilitation counselors work with clients to coordinate their care and ensure they receive the services they need.

* Advocacy: Rehabilitation counselors advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and help them to access resources.

* Education: Rehabilitation counselors provide clients with information about their disability and how to manage it.

* Job training: Rehabilitation counselors help clients develop the skills they need to get and keep jobs.

* Support: Rehabilitation counselors provide support to clients throughout the recovery process.

Rehabilitation counselors work in a variety of settings, including:

* Hospitals

* Clinics

* Residential treatment programs

* Social service agencies

* Schools

* Private practice

To become a rehabilitation counselor, you must have a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field. You must also pass a national certification exam. Some states also require rehabilitation counselors to have a license.