<B>Using a Research Apprenticeship Model within a Doctoral Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program</B>

Because of the need for specific training in the vocational rehabilitation of, people with mental illness, the Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program of the Institute of Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology designed and implemented a specialization program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. A three class track was. developed covering introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational issues, and use of groups in treatment. Each full time student also participates In a two semester internship at one community agency. The classes and internship are taken as a specialization Within the current 60 credit hour M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling. In addition, professionals already working full time In the field may take the three courses and earn a certificate.

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Finding A Job in Human Services: The Value of Rehabilitation Counselor Competencies

Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling ◽

10.1891/0047-2220.12.3.146 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 146-150

Author(s):

Michael E. Scofield ◽

Jane A. Andrews

Keyword(s):

Counselor Education ◽

Rehabilitation Counseling ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

Rehabilitation Counselor ◽

Human Service Agencies ◽

Rehabilitation Counselor Education ◽

Counselor Education Program ◽

Manpower Needs ◽

Service Agencies

A graduate follow-up and manpower needs assessment were conducted for one rehabilitation counselor education program. Results indicated that employment opportunities exist in a variety of human service agencies for people with training in rehabilitation counseling. Practical suggestions are offered to rehabilitation counselor education graduates for applying their competencies to work with many client groups and intervention programs when seeking a job. The reasons for this broad job market and implications for the rehabilitation profession are also discussed.

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Preparing Rehabilitation Counselors

Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling ◽

10.1891/0047-2220.13.3.21 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 21-24

Author(s):

Ralph E. Matkin

Keyword(s):

Counselor Education ◽

Professional Training ◽

Rehabilitation Counselors ◽

Professional Burnout ◽

Master's Degrees ◽

Rehabilitation Counselor ◽

Rehabilitation Counselor Education ◽

Administration And Supervision ◽

Counselor Education Program ◽

Administrative Responsibilities

Rehabilitation counselor education programs have been charged with the responsibility of providing curricula that are adequate to professional training needs of rehabilitation counselors. The present curriculum areas advocated by the Council of Rehabilitation Education provide sufficient knowledge and skills for those counselors offering direct human service care. Yet, as rehabilitation counselors, especially those with master's degrees, advance up the career ladder, they encounter management responsibilities that their training did not prepare them to perform. As a result, rehabilitation counselors are often confronted with administrative responsibilities beyond their level of expertise which may cause high anxiety and stress and be a contributing factor to professional burnout. A modification of rehabilitation. counselor education program curricula is recommended which incorporates coursework in Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation Administration and Supervision.

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