Registered Migration Australia

REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR

ANZSCO 272114 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A rehabilitation counsellor assists physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community. In Australia a rehabilitation counsellor is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

Specialisations

Family Court Counsellor

Occupation Lists
Rehabilitation Counsellor is on the following skill lists:

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

Group: 2721 Counsellors

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a rehabilitation counsellor in Australia is to provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.

Tasks

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

Skill Level

Most occupations in the rehabilitation counsellor unit group (Group 2721) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations with the Rehabilitation Counsellor Group

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same rehabilitation counsellor group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

English Requirement

IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

Assessment Authority

Rehabilitation Counsellor is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

Average Income

The average salary for a Rehabilitation Counsellor in Australia is $ 68,431 for male employees and $ 54,014 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 46.8 Females: 45.2 Persons: 45.7

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2721) Counsellors - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

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