Rehabilitation counselors help people who have become disabled. Mental health counselors work with individuals and groups to promote good mental health. Substance abuse counselors help people stop using alcohol and other drugs. Each of these four types of counselors is a specialty of this occupation. For more information about each job, please go to its specialty.
Employment counselors help people locate and apply for jobs.
First they gather information about the client's education and training. They give tests to determine skills, interests, and abilities. Once they gather enough information, counselors help clients select what may be a good occupation for them. Finally, employment counselors help clients develop job seeking skills. Then clients can locate and apply for jobs.