Vocational Counselor Job Description
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A Vocational Counsellor assesses a patient's skills and viability for the workforce. Their role is determining when a patient is ready to begin part-time or full-time employment by evaluating a patient's qualifications, strengths and weaknesses in order to determine the most suitable types of employment. Their responsibilities are to add notes to patient files and keep records updated with new information after every session, provide group and individual job counseling to people with disabilities and other employment challenges, create job plans for patients to help them achieve their employment goals and earn the income they need to maintain the lifestyle they want, and find appropriate t...
Steps to take to start your career as a Vocational Counselor and other jobs like it
- Most counseling positions require at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Seek internships, volunteer opportunities, or entry-level positions in counseling, social work, or related fields. This experience will not only provide you with practical skills but is often a requirement to get a license and practice in this field. Check out minimum hours requirements for your license and state.
- Depending on your location and the specific requirements of the organization you wish to work for, licensure or certification may be necessary. Check with relevant professional organizations in your region to understand the specific requirements and steps for licensure or certification.
- Acquire specialized skills and knowledge relevant to your interested field of counseling. Stay updated on industry-specific requirements. You can specialize in a specific area and obtain certifications to recognize that specialization for greater credibility with clients.
Early Career:
I worked as a vocational counselor for a few years and a drug and alcohol therapist for several years in my 20s. I started my career out in psychology. I have a bachelor's in psych and a master's in clinical psych.
Why I Changed Careers:
After making very little money and having a lot of education, I decided to go back to school and when I got an MBA, I went into sales in Wall Street. They say you change careers seven times in a lifetime and I have done that.
What I Do Now:
I manage about 32 long-term, couple short-term properties and this allows me the freedom to really work from wherever.
Career Advice:
Don't be afraid to try new things and try new careers but the main thing is have fun and have your freedom.
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- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Social Science
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