Rehabilitation Counsellor (ANZSCO 272114)

Assists physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community.

ANZSCO code

272114

Skill level

1Bachelor degree or higher

Skilled lists

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Visas that list it

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Assessing authority

VETASSESS

National shortage

Shortage

• working with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs
• providing information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills
• assessing client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
• conducting counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
• assisting the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
• presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change
• consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
• contributing information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assisting parents and teachers in dealing with these needs
• may work in a call centre

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