Rehab 501 Dr. Puckett Review For Final
Questions And Answers.
Iowa Point of View -
\Led to merger of CORE and CACREP
Conviction that counseling is the core profession with which RC is linked
July 1, 2017 -
\Merger of CORE and CACREP
Psychiatric Rehab -
\Emerged in the 60's as a result of deinstitutionalization movement. Mission to work with
those people who experience the greatest stigma and biggest barriers to living with
disability.
Leading Cause of disability in the US -
\Mental Illness
Affects 1 in 5 adults; 10 million meet criteria for serious mental illness.
Psychiatric Disability -
\When an individual wit a serious mental illness is unable to perform major life activities
in particular life contexts.
Recovery-Oriented perspective -
\Rights of individuals to access and join in with the elements of community life that an
individual chooses, and to be in control of his/her life and destiny EVEN AND
ESPECIALLY WHILE REMAINING DISABLED.
Focus on recovering new sense of self and purpose within and beyond the limits of
disability -
\Recovery-oriented perspective
Wellness Model of Mental Health -
\**Focuses on strengths
**Holistic View (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational, vocational, financial and
sexual)
Role or RC in Psych Rehab -
\*Serve as effective advocates and change agents
*Perform case management, consultation, assessment, and forensic services.
*To be properly educated and professionally prepared to diagnose and treat psychiatric
disorders using evidence based practices.
, Accreditation -
\Voluntary demonstration of consistent QA by universities that their graduates have met
standards and are eligible for licensure and certification (now it is CACREP standards)
Certification -
\(ex: CRC) Process to ensure a counselor has obtained knowledge, attitudes, and skills
to specialize and work in unique employment settings
Licensure -
\Government sanctioned credential to protect public safety. State-regulated, LEGAL
ability to practice counseling. (ex: LPC)
Definition of Rehab Counselor -
\a counselor who possesses the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to
collaborate in a professional relationship with persons with disabilities to achieve their
personal, social, psychological and vocational goals. (Rehabilitation Counseling
Consortium, 2005)
Credentials for Rehabilitation Counselors -
\CRCC
(governs CRC credential and CRCE examination) Masters program
20/20 Initiative (2005) -
\Organized by the ACA (American Counseling Association) and the AASCB (American
Association of State Counseling Boards) to facilitate the unification of the counseling
profession and foster collaborative dialogue among the counseling constituency.
priorities: (a) develop a clear definition of counseling for the public (b) promote one
licensure title across different states and (c) identify the body of core knowledge and
skills shared by all counselors.
7 core principles of the 20/20 Initiative -
\•Strengthening identity
•Presenting ourselves as one profession
•Improving public perception/recognition and
advocating for professional issues
•Creating licensure portability
•Expanding and promoting the research base of
professional counseling
•Focusing on students and prospective students
•Promoting client welfare and advocacy
Emerging trends in RC -
\10th most meaningful job in America
Highest paid counseling specialization
Questions And Answers.
Iowa Point of View -
\Led to merger of CORE and CACREP
Conviction that counseling is the core profession with which RC is linked
July 1, 2017 -
\Merger of CORE and CACREP
Psychiatric Rehab -
\Emerged in the 60's as a result of deinstitutionalization movement. Mission to work with
those people who experience the greatest stigma and biggest barriers to living with
disability.
Leading Cause of disability in the US -
\Mental Illness
Affects 1 in 5 adults; 10 million meet criteria for serious mental illness.
Psychiatric Disability -
\When an individual wit a serious mental illness is unable to perform major life activities
in particular life contexts.
Recovery-Oriented perspective -
\Rights of individuals to access and join in with the elements of community life that an
individual chooses, and to be in control of his/her life and destiny EVEN AND
ESPECIALLY WHILE REMAINING DISABLED.
Focus on recovering new sense of self and purpose within and beyond the limits of
disability -
\Recovery-oriented perspective
Wellness Model of Mental Health -
\**Focuses on strengths
**Holistic View (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational, vocational, financial and
sexual)
Role or RC in Psych Rehab -
\*Serve as effective advocates and change agents
*Perform case management, consultation, assessment, and forensic services.
*To be properly educated and professionally prepared to diagnose and treat psychiatric
disorders using evidence based practices.
, Accreditation -
\Voluntary demonstration of consistent QA by universities that their graduates have met
standards and are eligible for licensure and certification (now it is CACREP standards)
Certification -
\(ex: CRC) Process to ensure a counselor has obtained knowledge, attitudes, and skills
to specialize and work in unique employment settings
Licensure -
\Government sanctioned credential to protect public safety. State-regulated, LEGAL
ability to practice counseling. (ex: LPC)
Definition of Rehab Counselor -
\a counselor who possesses the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to
collaborate in a professional relationship with persons with disabilities to achieve their
personal, social, psychological and vocational goals. (Rehabilitation Counseling
Consortium, 2005)
Credentials for Rehabilitation Counselors -
\CRCC
(governs CRC credential and CRCE examination) Masters program
20/20 Initiative (2005) -
\Organized by the ACA (American Counseling Association) and the AASCB (American
Association of State Counseling Boards) to facilitate the unification of the counseling
profession and foster collaborative dialogue among the counseling constituency.
priorities: (a) develop a clear definition of counseling for the public (b) promote one
licensure title across different states and (c) identify the body of core knowledge and
skills shared by all counselors.
7 core principles of the 20/20 Initiative -
\•Strengthening identity
•Presenting ourselves as one profession
•Improving public perception/recognition and
advocating for professional issues
•Creating licensure portability
•Expanding and promoting the research base of
professional counseling
•Focusing on students and prospective students
•Promoting client welfare and advocacy
Emerging trends in RC -
\10th most meaningful job in America
Highest paid counseling specialization
