Rehabilitation Counselors

Those wishing to enter the field should obtain as much experience as possible in college by participating in internships, volunteering, or working at a part-time job at an organization that provides rehabilitation counseling services.

The most important personal attribute required for rehabilitation counseling is the ability to get along well with other people. Rehabilitation counselors work with many different kinds of clients and must be able to see situations and problems from their client's point of view. They must be both patient and persistent. Rehabilitation may be a slow process with many delays and setbacks. The counselor must maintain a calm, positive manner even when no progress is made.