Counselors not only will help individuals with disabilities with their transition into the work force, but also will help companies comply with the law. An increasing number of employers are also offering employee assistance programs which provide mental health and alcohol and drug abuse services. More rehabilitation and mental health counselors will be needed as the elderly population grows, and as society focuses on ways of developing mental well-being, such as controlling stress associated with job and family responsibilities. Similar to other government jobs, the number of employment counselors, who work primarily for State and local government, could be limited by budgetary constraints. Many school counselors are compensated on the same pay scale as teachers.
School counselors can earn additional income working summers in the school system or in other jobs.
Back to the top Related Occupations Counselors help people evaluate their interests, abilities, and disabilities, and deal with personal, social, academic, and career problems. 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304. National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Department of Special Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-2870. State departments of education can supply information on colleges and universities that offer approved guidance and counseling training for State certification and licensure requirements. State employment service offices have information about job opportunities and entrance requirements for counselors.