SOC 21-1015
Rehabilitation Counselors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ88,930
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$46K
$34K โ $77K
Projected Growth
๐+1.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Rehabilitation Counselors face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $46K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Rehabilitation Counselors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven case management and resource matching are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 88,930 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating complex family and community dynamics and advocacy and relationship-building with institutions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Rehabilitation Counselors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven case management and resource matching
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Chatbot counseling and mental health screening tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.
Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Accounting software
Medical software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Education and Training
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 75% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 73% |
| Counselors, All Other | 24 | $50K | 71% |