272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor

272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor

Occupation Overview:

Rehabilitation Counsellor belongs to the occupation unit group of 2721 Counsellors and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a rehabilitation counsellor must 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).

Key Tasks:

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

Skills Assessment Authority:

VETASSESS is Australia’s leading vocational education and training assessment provider. It is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for over 300 General Professional Occupations approved by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

UNIT GROUP 2721 Counsellors

Most occupations in this unit group 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).

Tasks include:

• 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

Occupations:

• 272111 Careers Counsellor
• 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
• 272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
• 272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
• 272115 Student Counsellor
• 272199 Counsellors nec

Australian Visa Options for 272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

• General Skilled Migration program.
• Employer Sponsored Visa program.

If you are interested in understanding more about migrating to Australia and the prospect of working and living in Australia, please book a consultation with Ausdirect Migration today and our immigration experts will guide you along the journey.