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Contents CONTENTS 1. REHABILITATION SERVICES The history of rehabilitation services. What is rehabilitation service today? About this ¼book. 2. SO YOU¿RE GOOD WITH ¼PEOPLE How to know what types of people you would serve best. Work settings that permit you to succeed. How far do you plan to go with your education in the field of rehabilitation ¼services? Student loan forgiveness programs. 3. REHABILITATION ¼COUNSELING The nature of the work. The settings in which rehabilitation counselors work. Training and other qualifications. Advancement possibilities. Additional sources of ¼information. 4. SOCIAL WORK The nature of the work. The people with whom social workers work. The settings in which social workers work. Training and other qualifications. Advancement possibilities. Additional sources of ¼information. 5. EMPLOYMENT ¼SERVICES Vocational evaluator. Vocational rehabilitation counselor. Career counselor. Supported employment coordinator. Mental retardation job coach. Additional sources of ¼information. 6. MENTAL HEALTH ¼SERVICES Psychiatric social worker. Mental health counselor. Substance abuse counselor. ¼Psychologist. 7. MEDICAL ¼SERVICES 42 Psychiatrist. Psychiatric and mental health nurse. Prosthetist and orthotist. Medical social worker. Dietitian and ¼nutritionist. 8. THERAPEUTIC ¼SERVICES Physical therapist. Occupational therapist. Art therapist. Dance therapist. Music therapist. Horticultural therapist. Recreation therapist. Speech-language pathologist and ¼audiologist. 9. EDUCATIONAL ¼SERVICES School psychologist. School social worker. School counselor. College student affairs ¼professional. 10. SPECIAL ¼SERVICES Christian clergy and Jewish rabbinate. Probation officer/parole officer. Rehabilitation ¼aides. 11. CAREER PATHS AND UPWARD MOBILITY IN REHABILITATION ¼SERVICES Paths to clinical careers. Paths to administrative careers. Graduate and professional education. How to identify organizational ¼cultures. 12. INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN EXPERIENCE Skills most needed. Personal experience shapes commitment. Non-government organizations (NGO¿s). Proverty determines priorities. Gerring your foot in the door. Possible futures. 13. THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION AND ¼TECHNOLOGY Legislative history and its impact on rehabilitation services. The impact of technology on rehabilitation services professionals and the people they serve. How to read the tea ¼leaves. 14. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND ¼CERTIFICATION What is licensure? What is certification? Who needs certification and licensure? Who provides it? State counselor licensure boards. State social work licensur boards. Other licensure and certification organizations. Appendix A: Professional ¼Organizations Appendix B: Additional ¼Organizations Appendix C: Universities and Colleges Appendix D: Recommended Reading
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Social service -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
Rehabilitation -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
Hospitals -- Rehabilitation services -- Vocational guidance -- United States.