Essential Knowledge Domains Underlying Effective Rehabilitation Counseling Practice

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Patricia Muenzen ◽  
Jodi Saunders ◽  
David Strauser
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
National Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Program Accreditation ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Changing Practice ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Essential Knowledge

The purpose of this study was to identify and examine the major knowledge domains required for rehabilitation counseling practice across settings in today's rapidly changing practice environment. Data obtained and analysed from a recent national study by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) is reported and reviewed in detail. Specific implications for knowledge translation of the study's finding for practitioner certification and academic program accreditation are identified.

Essential Knowledge Domains Underlying Effective Rehabilitation Counseling Practice

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Patricia Muenzen ◽  
Jodi L. Saunders ◽  
David Strauser
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Essential Knowledge

Validation of Rehabilitation Counseling Accreditation and Certification Knowledge Areas: Methodology and Initial Results

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edna Mora Szymanski ◽  
Donald C. Linkowski ◽  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Esther E. Diamond ◽  
Richard W. Thoreson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Ongoing Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Times Series ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Certification And Accreditation ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Initial Results

The purposes of this article are (a) to describe the methodology of an ongoing study to validate and update the knowledge for rehabilitation counseling accreditation and certification, and (b) to describe initial results of one facet of the study. The ongoing study uses descriptive, ex post facto, and times-series designs and uses three sampling frames, which are related to the certification and accreditation processes. Participants in the facet of the study reported herein were 1,025 counselors who renewed their certification in 1991. Validity of the knowledge standards of rehabilitation counselor certification and accreditation was supported by the finding that 52 of the 55 knowledge standards were rated as at least moderately important to professional practice.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: A New Era

1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Roger H. Livingston ◽  
James R. Engelkes
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
New Era ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

The professional status and future of rehabilitation counseling, as a profession, has been enhanced through the certification of rehabilitation counselors. Since July, 1974, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification has certified more than 8,000 individuals in the profession. These professionals are located throughout the United States, its territories, and three foreign countries. Beginning in July, 1975, extensive demographic information was collected on each applicant resulting in a composite profile on slightly over 50% of the Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC's) certified during the “grandpersoning” period.

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Code of Ethics: An Emerging Approach to Digital Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-85
Author(s):  
Michael T. Hartley ◽  
Paul J. Bourgeois
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Distance Counseling ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Counselor Certification

BackgroundRehabilitation counselors are becoming more adept at providing distance services.ObjectiveFocused on the ethical use of digital technology, the purpose of this article is to highlight ethical considerations when using digital technologies professionally.MethodsReviewing the ethical standards of the 2017 Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors, this article examines the current ethical standards governing the use of technology, distance counseling, and social media.FindingsIt is critical for rehabilitation counselors to understand how affordances and constraints of technology will continue to mediate the professional practice of rehabilitation counseling.ConclusionThe professional practice of rehabilitation counseling will increasingly involve digital technology.

Empirically Derived Test Specifications for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination: Revisiting the Essential Competencies of Rehabilitation Counselors

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
Kanako Iwanaga ◽  
Emre Umucu ◽  
Connie Sung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Test Specifications ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Knowledge Validation

The purpose of this article is to examine the results of the certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) knowledge validation study conducted in collaboration with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). The research design for the present study includes both descriptive and ex post facto approaches. Three hundred ninety-four CRCs completed the Knowledge Validation Inventory–Revised (KVI-R) survey. Factor analysis results revealed six knowledge domains: (a) rehabilitation and mental health counseling, (b) employer engagement and job placement, (c) case management, (d) medical and psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability, (e) research methodology and evidence-based practice, and (f) group and family counseling. The findings of this study provide important information for CRCC to examine and develop test and item specifications that will guide future versions of the CRC examination. The findings also inform the description of the knowledge base underlying the practice of rehabilitation counseling and contribute further empirical evidence regarding the knowledge domains identified in this replication and extension of the previous study completed in 2012.

The History of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification

1979 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Extensive Discussion ◽  
Certification Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Written Examination ◽  
History Of ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Maintenance Process

The certification movement for Rehabilitation Counselors has spanned more than 16 years. During this time extensive discussion on the topic took place, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) was incorporated, and a reliable and valid written examination was developed and tested. Finally, a Certification Maintenance process that meets the standards of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies was established and accepted by the professional constituency. These efforts and the fact that 10,000 professionals have become certified in the field of rehabilitation counseling provide support for the viability of the certification process for the professional rehabilitation counselor and the existent profession of Rehabilitation Counseling.

Applications of Computer-Meditated Communication Via the Internet in Rehabilitation Counseling

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhang Hampton ◽  
Rick Houser
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
American Society ◽  
The Impact

The Internet is a rapidly growing communication resource that is becoming mainstream in the American society. To better serve our clients, rehabilitation counselors need to understand the many aspects of the Internet and begin to explore its uses in rehabilitation counseling. The purpose of this article was to initiate a discussion regarding the impact of the Internet on rehabilitation counseling services. The current use of the Internet in counseling practices was reviewed. The relationship between the Internet usage and the empowerment of people with disabilities was explored, the roles of rehabilitation counselors in regard to the computer-mediated communication (CMC) via the Internet were outlined, and ethical and professional development-related issues concerning possible applications of CMC via the Internet for rehabilitation counseling services were discussed. CMC via the Internet may be offered as an adjunct to traditional face to face rehabilitation services. Professional organizations such as the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA) and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) should develop professional standards and ethical codes to guide such services before we fully embrace the technique.

Rehabilitation Counseling in the Year 2011: Perceptions of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Barros-Bailey ◽  
John J. Benshoff ◽  
Jerome Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Aging Workforce ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Sociopolitical Environment ◽  
Client Population ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

In the 2006 Job Analysis of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification asked counselors where they thought the profession would be in 5 years. A total of 529 counselors gave their opinions about the future of rehabilitation counseling within the context of the sociopolitical environment in which they practice, about general trends in the profession, and about how these might affect the sector in which they are employed. Perceptions included concerns about the aging workforce and client base, the role of assistive technology, counseling skill development to meet the needs of a more complex client population, funding resources, and licensure/certification issues. Implications of their answers within the emerging generational context were explored, as were ideas for future research.

Earning Capacity of Private Rehabilitation Counselors

2021 ◽  
pp. JARC-D-20-00018
Author(s):  
Scott Beveridge ◽  
Maggie Parker ◽  
Angela Pezzella
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
International Association ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Annual Earnings

The following study builds upon prior research on rehabilitation counseling salary surveys completed by the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), and the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE). The present study examines the current state of salary distribution within the private sector of rehabilitation counseling by combining the data sets from the IARP and ABVE participants into one large sample for regression analyses. The survey was created by building on the existing ACA and CRCC salary surveys in the counseling field and refined with the assistance of a Delphi panel of 10 nationally known rehabilitation counselors with an average of 31 years clinical experience. The survey participants included 524 members of IARP and ABVE who completed the identical online survey to provide the data to examine the average annual earnings, demographics, and participants who experienced disabilities during their career within the two national organizations. Results found that gender, education level, practice setting, licensure status, and years in practice were statistically significant.

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