What it pays
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Half of all Rehabilitation Counselors in the U.S. earn more than $46,850 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,060 and $77,170. About 94,740 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Rehabilitation Counselors”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$46,850typical pay / year
94,740people in this work
$77,170+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care3
Evaluate clients' needs and capabilities
+Assess Maria Fernandez's physical, cognitive and social supports this week, interview her and her carer,…
Evaluate clients' needs and capabilities
+Assess Maria Fernandez's physical, cognitive and social supports this week, interview her and her carer, review recent medical notes and benefit eligibility, rate needs against vocational and independent-living criteria, then write a one-page needs-and-capabilities summary for next Tuesday's case meeting.
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Provide individual and group counseling
+Run a one-on-one counselling with James Oduro focused on coping strategies, follow with the group session for…
Provide individual and group counseling
+Run a one-on-one counselling with James Oduro focused on coping strategies, follow with the group session for four clients on stress management, record key goals and safety concerns, and add updated action steps and referrals to their files by the end of today.
The tools that do the workClient information databaseElectronic medical record EMRESCOjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Conduct vocational assessments
+Schedule and complete a vocational assessment for Amina Patel: test transferable skills, review past work…
Conduct vocational assessments
+Schedule and complete a vocational assessment for Amina Patel: test transferable skills, review past work history and workplace restrictions, score readiness and barriers, recommend three suitable occupational pathways and attach the full assessment report to her file before Friday.
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Keeping the record3
Assist with job development and placement
+Develop a targeted job plan for Daniel Mwangi: map his skills to five local openings, draft outreach emails…
Assist with job development and placement
+Develop a targeted job plan for Daniel Mwangi: map his skills to five local openings, draft outreach emails and employer talking points, arrange two interviews this month, document placements attempted and next steps in his case file by Thursday.
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Maintain client records and monitor progress
+Update Hanna Suarez's case file with last month's progress notes, run the progress-monitoring checklist, flag…
Maintain client records and monitor progress
+Update Hanna Suarez's case file with last month's progress notes, run the progress-monitoring checklist, flag unmet goals and propose a revised three-month support plan, then encrypt the file and circulate the plan to the supervisor and occupational therapist by Monday.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMREncryptionjob descriptionsO*NET
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Consult with healthcare professionals and employers
+Phone and email Dr. Koenig and Pete Reynolds at Acme Carpentry to review Ahmed Khan's work restrictions and…
Consult with healthcare professionals and employers
+Phone and email Dr. Koenig and Pete Reynolds at Acme Carpentry to review Ahmed Khan's work restrictions and reasonable adjustments, confirm vocational training options and jointly decide on a phased return timetable, then summarise outcomes in the client's record today.
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The daily work17
Have emotional intelligence
+Hold a one-on-one with Maria from intake, review the tense team dynamics and my recent missed deadlines, name…
Have emotional intelligence
+Hold a one-on-one with Maria from intake, review the tense team dynamics and my recent missed deadlines, name my feelings without blame, ask two questions about what support I need, and agree three small steps I will try this week to manage stress.
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Refer social service users
+Call the housing coordinator and the vocational rehab caseworker about James Thompson, explain his mobility…
Refer social service users
+Call the housing coordinator and the vocational rehab caseworker about James Thompson, explain his mobility and benefits situation, confirm the three services they can provide, agree who contacts James by Wednesday, and record the referral outcome in his record.
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Engage in community outreach and engagement activities
+Schedule and run a neighbourhood outreach session at the Southside community center next Thursday, invite…
Engage in community outreach and engagement activities
+Schedule and run a neighbourhood outreach session at the Southside community center next Thursday, invite local social workers and the housing liaison, prepare handouts on services and a sign-in sheet, and report attendance and key barriers by Friday noon.
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Manage budgets and direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.
+Review the program budget and outstanding invoices, approve client service allocations up to the monthly cap,…
Manage budgets and direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.
+Review the program budget and outstanding invoices, approve client service allocations up to the monthly cap, authorise payment for Rita Gonzalez's mobility aid today, and log the transactions with budget notes and remaining balances.
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Coordinate case management services
+Assign primary and secondary caseworkers for five new referrals, map each client's needed services, set first…
Coordinate case management services
+Assign primary and secondary caseworkers for five new referrals, map each client's needed services, set first appointments within ten working days, and update their care coordination notes so community partners know the lead.
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Perform diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of practice
+Complete intake assessments and compile diagnosis summaries for three clients, write treatment goals aligned…
Perform diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of practice
+Complete intake assessments and compile diagnosis summaries for three clients, write treatment goals aligned with our scope of practice, document risk flags and consent, and schedule multidisciplinary review next Monday.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Help clients with independent living skills
+Teach independent living skills to Miguel this week: create a weekly plan covering meal prep, budgeting, and…
Help clients with independent living skills
+Teach independent living skills to Miguel this week: create a weekly plan covering meal prep, budgeting, and public transport use, run two coaching sessions, and record progress and next-step recommendations in his file.
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Support clients in managing chronic illnesses
+Develop a self-management plan for Paula's diabetes, coordinate with her GP for meds review, set up monthly…
Support clients in managing chronic illnesses
+Develop a self-management plan for Paula's diabetes, coordinate with her GP for meds review, set up monthly check-ins, provide referral to the chronic illness peer group, and log outcomes and education provided.
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Improve their life quality
+Draw up a three‑month personal recovery plan with Maria Santos that lists daily routines, community supports,…
Improve their life quality
+Draw up a three‑month personal recovery plan with Maria Santos that lists daily routines, community supports, mobility goals, assistive device checks, and a clear safety contact — review with her next Wednesday and save in the client file.
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Deal with inner conflicts
+Schedule a one‑hour reflective session with Daniel Ortiz to map his inner conflicts, use motivational…
Deal with inner conflicts
+Schedule a one‑hour reflective session with Daniel Ortiz to map his inner conflicts, use motivational interviewing prompts, identify three values driving the conflict, and agree two small experiments to try this fortnight — record consent and outcomes.
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Manage crisis moments such as depression and addiction
+Create an immediate crisis safety plan for Aisha Khan covering suicidal ideation and relapse risk: emergency…
Manage crisis moments such as depression and addiction
+Create an immediate crisis safety plan for Aisha Khan covering suicidal ideation and relapse risk: emergency contacts, medication checklist, detox referral, local crisis team number, and next appointment within 48 hours — flag as high priority.
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Empower individuals to achieve change
+Design a six‑week empowerment programme for Luis Gomez with three measurable milestones, community peer…
Empower individuals to achieve change
+Design a six‑week empowerment programme for Luis Gomez with three measurable milestones, community peer mentor matching, skills workshops schedule, and a written agreement of responsibilities — share with him and his support worker on Friday.
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Legal requirements in the social sector
+Audit our service paperwork for compliance with child protection and data‑sharing laws: list missing consent…
Legal requirements in the social sector
+Audit our service paperwork for compliance with child protection and data‑sharing laws: list missing consent forms, update referral templates, note training gaps for frontline staff, and circulate the action list to supervisors by Monday.
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Manage stress in organisation
+Set up a fortnightly wellbeing check for the team: five‑minute temperature check agenda, anonymous stress…
Manage stress in organisation
+Set up a fortnightly wellbeing check for the team: five‑minute temperature check agenda, anonymous stress map, one practical coping strategy to try, and escalate any burnout signs to HR before the next supervision.
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Budgeting
+For the caseload review, enter job-search stipends, adaptive equipment purchases, and transport…
Budgeting
+For the caseload review, enter job-search stipends, adaptive equipment purchases, and transport reimbursements into each client's plan so the budgeting shows available funds for vocational supports next quarter.
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Chart links
+Add chart links to Jamal Reed's case: upload vocational assessment, connect the latest progress note, and…
Chart links
+Add chart links to Jamal Reed's case: upload vocational assessment, connect the latest progress note, and flag the employment goals section for review at next Monday's transition meeting.
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Data input
+Record John Patel’s vocational assessment results, accommodations recommended and next steps into the data…
Data input
+Record John Patel’s vocational assessment results, accommodations recommended and next steps into the data input, set a two-week review reminder for the transition plan and note funding source in the client file.
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