What are the career prospects for a career in rehabilitation counseling?

You usually need a master degree in Rehabiliation Counseling or related field and a CRC. The CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) is obtained by applying to take a 6-hour certification exam after completing at least 70% of coursework toward your master degree. Some people do work as Vocational Counselors without a master degree though, but because they have neither the qualifications or credentials, they make less than those who have them. Without the credentials, it may be difficult to move up to a managerial position in the Vocational Rehabilitation field.