Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor
Job level: Advanced
Cortney GibsonIf you’d like a career that keeps you on your toes daily, you are passionate about finding creative employment opportunities, and working with people- this is your line of work!
You may be a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor if you...
- Enjoy interacting with people and helping others connect to information and resources they need
- Can handle a good challenge with quality, at times creative, problem solving
- Have the ability to comprehend and explain complex information
- Enjoy connecting with colleagues and your community to build long-lasting relationships
- Embrace collaboration and commitment to your team and those you serve.
As a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor...
You will play an important role to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors complete eligibility determinations, determine the nature and scope of services required, and provide for job placement and retention, including post-employment services.
Average Wage Range
$46,000 to $68,000 annual salary
To become a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor...
You will have:
- A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; certification from Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), or the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, and six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services; or
- A Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to rehabilitation and 12 months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services; or
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services to individuals with disabilities.