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Master of Health Sciences in Rehabiliation Counseling, MHSRCCareer Opportunities with a MHSRC Licensing/Certification Options
Congratulations on your interest in the field of rehabilitation counseling. The LSUHSC Department of Rehabilitation Counseling graduated its first class of MHSRC students in 1990. The LSUHSC MHS-RC program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) and is a 60 credit hour graduate program with a strong counseling focus. The LSUHSC MHSRC program is ranked among the top 15 rehabilitation counseling programs in the nation.
Mission/Program Objectives
Mission Statement
The mission of the program for the Master of Health Sciences degree in Rehabilitation Counseling is to prepare counselors who serve people with disabilities to assume the full range of professional responsibilities required in the variety of rehabilitation agencies and organizations, and to contribute to scholarship and service in the local and national rehabilitation community.
Rehabilitation Counseling Program Objectives 1. To educate counselors who evidence knowledge of: (a) the history, legislation, philosophy, and ethical practices of rehabilitation counseling, (b) the medical and psychosocial aspects of disabling conditions, (c) the rehabilitation process and (d) current issues in rehabilitation. 2. To educate counselors who possess strong skills in: (a) individual, vocational, and group counseling, (b) case management and job placement, (c) individuals and systems advocacy 3. To educate counselors who have an understanding of testing, evaluation, program development, program evaluation, and research. 4. To foster professionalism among students and faculty and facilitate their involvement in professional organizations and activities. 5. To foster an awareness of the needs of people with disabilities, community needs and the involvement of faculty and students in addressing these needs, particularly those of persons with disabilities. 6. To offer and support opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate on research projects in the spirit of the scientist-practitioner model 7. To provide continuing education and consultation opportunities to the needs of people with disabilities and the rehabilitation community. Career Opportunities REHABILITATION COUNSELORS The demand for counselors already exceeds the supply by at least 25 percent, and the number of people needing rehabilitation services will rise as advances in medical technology save more lives. Legislation requiring equal-employment rights for persons with disabilities will also spur demand for counselors. -- U.S. News & World Report, America’s Best Graduate Schools, “What’s Hot and What’s Not”
The graduates of the LSUHSC MHSRC program have secured employment in a variety of settings upon graduation in Louisiana and outside of Louisiana, to include; ¨ Public Rehabilitation Programs (state and federal programs) ¨ Counseling Centers ¨ Mental Health Facilities ¨ Community Based Organizations ¨ Private Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies ¨ Insurance Companies ¨ Nursing Homes ¨ Judicial System ¨ Hospitals ¨ School Settings (Elementary and Secondary) ¨ Colleges and Universities ¨ Correctional Facilities ¨ Substance Abuse Facilities MHSRC graduates have reported starting salaries ranging from $28,000-$34,000 in Louisiana. Most employment packages also came with benefits (e.g., health, retirement, vacation/sick leave, licensure supervision, and continuing education stipends). In many cases, students are promoted within 3 years of employment to administration positions. MHSRC graduates have also been successful in pursuing doctoral studies in fields such as counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling, and counselor education.
Licensure/Certification Options A description of licensure and certification options is listed under the Profession link of this website. MHSRC students have two licensure options upon graduation; LPC and LRC. A number of certification options exist depending on the needs and interests of the graduate.
One of the most common certifications for RCs is the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). The CRC examination is administered twice a year, in the spring and the fall. The application deadline is November 15 for the spring cycle and May 15 for the fall cycle. Because there may be occasional administrative or post office delays, please allow a week or two to elapse after a scheduled receipt date before calling or writing the commission's business office. The only exception to this request would be failure to receive your admission pass since you must have it to be admitted to the certification examination. Please mail your application in as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing before the stated deadlines. Examinations are usually scheduled on the last Saturday of April and October.
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