Master of Rehabilitation Counselling

Program Overview

The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program trains students to become certified rehabilitation counselors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to work in various settings, including government, insurance, and disability services. The program offers a blend of online and on-campus components, and students can customize their studies with elective courses. Graduates are prepared to provide vocational assessment, counseling, and support to clients with disabilities, injuries, and vocational disadvantages.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program is designed to train students to become certified rehabilitation counselors. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work as a rehabilitation counselor in government, insurance, workers compensation and motor accident rehabilitation, disability employment services, the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (or equivalent internationally), and private and not-for-profit rehabilitation services.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program are to: Prepare students to work as accredited rehabilitation counselors in a variety of settings Provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to provide vocational assessment, counseling, case management, life skills training, and social support to clients with disability, injury, and vocational disadvantage Help students develop the skills needed to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Prepare students for leadership roles in the field of rehabilitation counseling

Outline:

Core Courses

• Applied Counselling
• Foundations of Research Inquiry
• Introduction to Rehabilitation Counselling
• Vocational Evaluation
• Injury and Disability Management
• Job Development and Placement
• The Lived Experience of Disability
• Rehabilitation Counselling Practicum

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to customize their program of study. Some of the available elective courses include:

• Disability Theories and Approaches
• Human Service : Knowledge and Practice
• Understanding Mental Health : Theories and Practice
• Mental Health and Co-occurring Conditions
• Introduction to Working with First Peoples Communities
• Human Services : Law and Social Policy
• Consumer, Carer, and Community Engagement in Mental Health
• Disability Inclusion
• Person-Centred Planning
• Interdisciplinary Professional Ethics
• Contemporary Mental Health Practice
• Physical Activity Promotion
• First Peoples and Social Justice (Advanced)
• Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Vocational Decision Making
• Working with Diverse Populations
• Commercialising and Launching Innovative Ventures
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Corporate Entrepreneurship and Change
• Impact Enterprise Lab
• Trauma Integrated Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Course Schedule

The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program is a 1.5-year full-time program or a part-time equivalent program. The program is offered in a blended format, with online and on-campus components.

Assessment:

Students in the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program are assessed through a variety of methods, including: Exams Essays Case studies Presentations Practicum experiences Research projects

Teaching:

The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of rehabilitation counseling. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including: Lectures Discussions Case studies Role-playing Simulations Practicum experiences

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program are prepared to work as certified rehabilitation counselors in a variety of settings, including:

• Government
• Insurance
• Workers compensation
• Motor accident rehabilitation
• Disability employment services
• The National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS)
• The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Private and not-for-profit rehabilitation services
Certified rehabilitation counselors can work with clients with a variety of disabilities, including:
• Physical disabilities
• Mental health disabilities
• Cognitive disabilities
• Developmental disabilities
• Substance abuse disabilities
Certified rehabilitation counselors can provide a variety of services to clients, including:
• Vocational assessment
• Counseling
• Case management
• Life skills training
• Social support
• Job placement
• Advocacy
Certified rehabilitation counselors can also work in leadership roles in the field of rehabilitation counseling, such as:
• Program directors
• Supervisors
• Policymakers
• Researchers