Abstract
Because of the need for specific training in the vocational rehabilitation of, people with mental illness, the Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program of the Institute of Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology designed and implemented a specialization program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. A three class track was. developed covering introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational issues, and use of groups in treatment. Each full time student also participates In a two semester internship at one community agency. The classes and internship are taken as a specialization Within the current 60 credit hour M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling. In addition, professionals already working full time In the field may take the three courses and earn a certificate.
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