Rehabilitation Counselor Resume
Rehabilitation counselors must have clinical experience in alcohol treatment and diagnosis. They provide counseling and case management services to disable veterans and other individuals struggling with emotional, mental, and physical issues. They help clients to identify problems and eliminate them by following certain steps on a regular basis. Based on the individual's needs, they plan and execute rehabilitation therapies. They also arrange for administration of vocational aptitude. The main duties of rehabilitation counselor is to perform initial rehabilitation evaluations, rehabilitation planning, counseling, case management, case documentation, etc.
Sample Rehabilitation Counselor Resume
Kenneth S. Williams
711 Simpson Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-951-4294
Email: kswilliams@freemail.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a rehabilitation counselor position at “Behavioral Health System,” to collaborate with a team of counselors and helps patients recover with my treatment plans.
Summary of Skills:
- Experienced of working with differently disabled people
- Ability to use sign language in treating deaf and dumb
- Sound knowledge of casework methodology and rehabilitation counseling
- Familiarity with state and federal laws related to rehabilitation services
- Skilled in maintaining friendly relationships with patients and their relatives
- Strong networking, communication, and organizational skills
Work Experience:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Rainbow County, Department of Health, York, PA
October 2014 - Present
- Handling complex cases and and executing consulting case management
- Analyzing the root cause of problems and planning counseling accordingly
- Working with clients on a professional level and helping them get employment once cured
- Providing vocational training to patients and helping them turn over new leaf
- Attending staff meetings and training sessions and discussing case history
- Seeking and executing guidance and advice from senior counselors
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
ABC Rehab Center, York, PA
February 2013 - September 2014
- Provided personalized teaching, support, and training to patients
- Provided mental and emotional support to adults struggling with mental illnesses and physical ailments
- Engaged and supervised patients for activities required to improve mobility
- Guided and motivated patients on improving their personal well-being
- Helped several adults in getting over alcohol and drug addictions
- Provided casework and rehabilitation counseling services to adults
Education:
- Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
ABC University, York, PA
2011
Reference:
On request.
