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Occupational Report for Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

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Rehabilitation Counselors
Employment Outlook for Rehabilitation Counselors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Rehabilitation Counselors There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Vocational Service Specialist (Enclaves) 3/10/10 Milwaukie $2,264/mo
Vocational Service Specialist - Milwaukie 7/1/10 Milwaukie $2,264/mo
Clinical Supervisor 7/15/10 Klamath Falls $33,446/yr DOE
Mental Health Therapist #10-42 8/24/10 Hillsboro $15.11/hr to $17.07/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Rehabilitation Counselors The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Weekend DD Supervisor 8/30/10 Portland Northwest Mental Health
Habilitative Technician 8/25/10 Eugene
Employment Specialist 8/13/10 Ontario
CONSULTANT/COACH 8/2/10 Portland TAYLOR GROUP, THE
State of Oregon License Information for Rehabilitation Counselors
License License Authority Web Site
Vocational Assistance Professional Certification www.cbs.state.or.us/wcd/
Wages for Rehabilitation Counselors
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.71 $14.22 $18.77 $25.00 $28.81 $19.73 $41,052
Multnomah / Washington 12.22 14.37 18.19 25.09 28.88 19.83 41,248
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 13.62 17.71 21.79 25.49 29.11 21.74 45,227
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 10.75 11.74 15.01 23.36 35.65 18.58 38,650
Lane 11.39 13.64 17.91 22.57 26.24 18.18 37,812
Coos / Curry 15.17 18.68 22.73 26.03 28.63 22.14 46,048
Jackson / Josephine 13.05 14.29 16.20 19.58 25.26 17.34 36,078
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 16.65 18.92 24.79 26.95 28.24 23.33 48,511
Klamath / Lake 15.71 16.58 18.02 19.36 22.76 18.24 37,935
Clackamas 14.58 16.96 21.10 24.59 27.14 20.83 43,340
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Rehabilitation Counselors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,726 2,067 341 19.8% 34 38 73
Multnomah / Washington 578 665 87 15.1% 9 13 21
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 230 269 39 17.0% 4 5 9
Lane 213 253 40 18.8% 4 5 9
Jackson / Josephine 152 175 23 15.1% 2 3 6
Clackamas 132 156 24 18.2% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 124 148 24 19.4% 2 3 5
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 61 79 18 29.5% 2 1 3
Coos / Curry 36 40 4 11.1% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 27 31 4 14.8% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 23 29 6 26.1% 1 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 21 26 5 23.8% 1 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 19 24 5 26.3% 1 0 1
Klamath / Lake 19 23 4 21.1% 0 0 1
Douglas 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Rehabilitation Counselors
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,726
Total, All Industries Private 1,400
Retail Trade Private 50
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 50
Used Merchandise Stores Private 50
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 36
Educational Services Private 15
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training Private 15
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,289
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 43
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 19
Outpatient Care Centers Private 24
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 469
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities Private 397
Other Residential Care Facilities Private 69
Social Assistance Private 774
Individual and Family Services Private 182
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services Private 18
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Private 564
Total, All Industries State 165
Public Administration State 165
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 165
Total, All Industries Local 155
Public Administration Local 103
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 103
Educational Requirements for Rehabilitation Counselors Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Rehabilitation Counselors
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Administer Occupational Rehabilitation Program
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Cognition Theory
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Labor Market Information
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Assist In Administering Occupational Rehabilitation Program
  • Chart Clients' Personal Data
  • Collect Client Data
  • Compile Data Related To Social Work Or Entitlement Programs
  • Determine Program Eligibility
  • Determine Program Status
  • Develop Job Opportunities
  • Empathize With Other While Providing Counseling Or Related Services
  • Evaluate Interests, Talents And Abilities To Provide Career Counseling
  • Manage Detailed Case Records In A Social Work Setting
  • Observe Patients, Report Patients' Condition And Responses To Treatment
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Organize Social Behavior Learning Activities For Children
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Career Counseling
  • Provide Educational Guidance Services
  • Provide Emotional Support To Social Services Clients
  • Provide Information On Training Or Educational Programs
  • Refer Clients And Patients To Community Services
  • Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Schedule Appointments
  • Teach Job Search Skills
  • Understand Needs Of The Elderly
  • Use Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities And Illnesses
Schools and Training Providers for Rehabilitation Counselors The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Rehabilitation Counselors No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Rehabilitation Counselors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Social Workers, All Other 53%
Counselors, All Other 53%
Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50%
Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other 50%
Mental Health Counselors 47%
Marriage And Family Therapists 47%
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 47%
Medical And Public Health Social Workers 45%
Educational, Vocational, And School Counselors 44%
Social And Human Service Assistants 44%