Most Americans aren’t familiar with the life-changing work of rehabilitation counselors until they need one
Often called the “marine corps” of the human services field, rehab professionals meld technology, practical knowledge, resourcefulness and compassion to help more than one million individuals with disabilities annually. Nearly one in seven families in the U.S. will be affected when one of its members experiences injury or illness that requires extensive rehabilitation. The path towards recovery involves an array of medical specialties, therapy, and finding workable solutions to a suddenly altered life. |
The Rehabilitation Counseling Profession is based on service
Core values of trust, integrity, transparency, and commitment are the norm in this profession. Why don’t you join us?
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Currently there are about 141,000 rehabilitation counselors nationwide. That is not enough. Many more are needed as medical and technological
advances help more and more Americans
live longer, veterans from wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan return, and older Americans either
return to work or delay retirement indefinitely.
Employment Possibilities
RCEA members are employed in private practice,
by community health organizations and hospitals,
colleges and universities, and in state and federal
government positions. Few professions offer as
much diversity as rehabilitation counseling does.
Opportunities for challenging and fulfilling work
also exist in forensics, government, community
colleges, and school systems. |
Types of Disibilities You May Work With
Addictions, autism, blindness, cerebal palsy,
deafness, stroke survivors, learning disabilities,
multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy,
psychiatric illness, spinal cord injury and
traumatic brain injury.
Education
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC®) is an independent not-forprofit
organization offering national certification
for rehabilitation counselors.
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RCEA provides many services to Rehab Counselors and Educators
The Rehabilitation Counselors & Educators Association (RCEA), the largest division of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA), strives to advance the profession of rehabilitation counseling through education, conferences and publications. RCEA has more than 700 members nationwide with chapters in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Virginia, Mississippi and Texas.
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Pipeline
No other member organization in the field has a stronger voice in Washington than RCEA’s parent organization, the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA). Their legislative work can have a direct impact on the amount of funding available for the clients you serve.
Practical
RCEA values best practices. Why reinvent the wheel when a colleague is holding one out for you?
Advocacy
RCEA state chapters advocate for you on licensure and CRC equivalency. Information Your subscription to the Rehabilitation Counselors & Educators Journal is included with your membership.
Guides
Want to establish an RCEA chapter in your state? For a step-by-step guide, e-mail: info@nationalrehab.org.
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Networking
We are an open and friendly association. From state chapter meetings to conferences, email or by phone, we look forward to addressing your professional concerns, questions, and suggestions.
Education
Many rehabilitation professors and instructors involved in rehab programs across the country belong to RCEA.
Conferences
If you can pick two: join us at the National Rehabilitation Association’s Governmental Affairs Summit in March and our annual training conference in the fall.
Mentoring
If you are new to the field you can work with an established professional for guidance and support.
Affordable
Membership payment options are available for NRA and RCEA. See the application by e-mailing: info@nationalrehab.org.
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