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How do you identify a rehabilitation counselor?

A professional rehabilitation counselor has extensive training in the medical, social, psychological and vocational issues surrounding impairment and disability. The State of Michigan requires licensing for Licensed Practical Counselors and Registered Nurses. In addition, national certification is also recommended. Such certification involves passing written examinations and accumulation of additional educational units to maintain certification:

• Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Guidance Counseling (MS or MA)
• Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Michigan (LPC)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Certification of Disability Management Specialists (CDMS) [Formerly known as certification Insurance Rehabilitation Specialists (CIRS)]
• American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelors Level Nurse (BSN)
• Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)

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