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.

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.

Rehabilitation' Counselor Certification: The Path Toward Professional Recognition

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Graves
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Professional Recognition ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Care System

Recognition as a professional in the health care system of the U.S. has long been a goal of rehabilitation counselors: The role of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and the practicing rehabilitation counselors in the achievement of recognition is discussed in this article.

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.

Rehabilitation Counseling in the State Sector: Do Job Descriptions Accurately Reflect Expected Duties?

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Douglas Allen ◽  
Joseph Turpin ◽  
Gregory Garske ◽  
Rebecca Warren-Marlatt
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
State Sector ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

Job descriptions of entry level rehabilitation counseling positions advertised by state vocational rehabilitation agencies were examined in order to determine if states are effectively conveying expected duties to potential employees. Duties described in published state job listings were compared to areas of human resource development perceived to be significantly important by certified rehabilitation counselors in public settings. Results indicate that state descriptions do appear to reflect expected duties to potential employment of candidates. Discussion addresses the need for description standardization, limitations of the study, and suggested direction for future research.

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.

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.

Incorporating Feminism Into Rehabilitation Counselor Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mookyong Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Counselor Educators ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Counselors In Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Diversity Issues ◽  
Gender Power ◽  
And Training

Purpose:The author describes how rehabilitation counselor educators can incorporate the feminist perspective in teaching rehabilitation counselors-in-training by exploring history, core values, and training methods of feminism.Method:Based on a literature review, the author compares philosophy and concepts of rehabilitation counseling and feminism, reviews the models of feminist supervision, and explores its applicability to rehabilitation counseling.Results:Feminism coincides with the philosophy of rehabilitation counseling in that both share similar perspectives that emphasize equity and justice. When incorporating feminism, the philosophical and conceptual tenets of rehabilitation counseling can be effectively trained through the practices of the rehabilitation counselor such as empowerment and advocacy for clients. Specifically, as a method to disseminate the core values of rehabilitation counseling, feminist supervision provides a structured model to train rehabilitation counselors-in-training.Conclusions:The feminist approach can be incorporated as a viable training method for rehabilitation counselor educators in that feminism provides a useful framework in which not only to view gender, power, and diversity issues but also to train philosophy and core values of rehabilitation counseling.

Factors Contributing to Rehabilitation Counselor Success in the Private Sector in Michigan

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Martha H. Chapin ◽  
Michael J. Leahy
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Fair And Equitable Treatment ◽  
Equitable Treatment ◽  
Insight Into

This study sought to gain insight into the behaviors and perspectives of exemplary rehabilitation counselors and how they interpret best practices in the private sector. Twenty rehabilitation counselors nominated as exemplary were interviewed using a semi-structured, conversational approach. A qualitative approach for identifying thematic lines was used to analyze the data. Results and findings from this qualitative design are discussed and implications identified for the major theme of professional maturity. Two sub-themes were additionally identified (1) a belief in fair and equitable treatment of clients and (2) understanding the limitations of the roles and responsibilities of a private rehabilitation counselor. The client-counselor relationship was also emphasized as important to rehabilitation counseling practice in the private sector.

The Mini-Mental Status Examination: A Screening Tool for Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
David J. DeVinney ◽  
Timothy N. Tansey ◽  
James M. Ferrin ◽  
Steven R. Pruett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Status ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Aging Workforce ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
Vocational Evaluation ◽  
Mini Mental Status Examination ◽  
Mental Status Examination

With an aging workforce, the likelihood of persons applying for services with undiagnosed dementias or other substantial cognitive impairments are likely to increase. Identifying persons that may require additional evaluation prior to plan development will promote individual plans for employment that are consistent with individual needs. The focus of this article is to explain the benefits of incorporating the assessment of mental status into vocational evaluation systems. Specifically, the authors describe the benefits of using the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) in rehabilitation counseling and vocational evaluation. Suggestions as to how to incorporate this assessment instrument into rehabilitation services and the psychometric properties of the MMSE are reviewed.

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