Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions
Psychiatric rehabilitation is a mental health care specialty focused on helping individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses live meaningful and productive lives in their communities. We are a leader in psychiatric rehabilitation education, having pioneered some of the first degree-granting psychiatric rehabilitation programs in the nation. Our faculty also authored the first comprehensive introductory textbook in the field
Through intensive coursework, clinical field experience and research, our graduate and undergraduate students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide evidence-based psychiatric rehabilitation interventions and clinical mental health counseling. We also prepare occupational therapy assistants. Our Ph.D. students are prepared to conduct original research and to become future educators.
Our M.S. Program in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track is CACREP accredited in the specialization of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and prepares students to work in a variety of mental health careers. Our graduates have achieved an 89% pass rate on the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Graduates of our B.S. programs in Psychiatric Rehabilitation have received a 100% pass rate on the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) national credentialing exam. Our OTA graduates have achieved 97% pass rate on the national certification exam for three consecutive years.
Professional Education and Consultation Initiatives
In addition to degrees and certificates, the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions provides practitioner education, program development & consultation services.
Department Chair
Kenneth J. Gill, Ph.D.
kgill@shp.rutgers.edu
Kenneth J. Gill, Ph.D.Vice Chair
Nora Barrett, MSW
nora.barrett@rutgers.edu
Degree Programs
SHP Honors Scholarship Recipients at Celebration
SHP Honors Scholarship Recipients at Celebration Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) honored 41 exceptional students at its annual scholarship celebration, held Nov. 6 at the Rutgers Club in Piscataway. The event brought [...]
Sabrina Lugo Finds Her Calling in Counseling — and Song
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Mental Health Clinic Opens, Serving Students and the Community
Mental Health Clinic Opens, Serving Students and the Community The Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions launched a new clinic in January, providing free counseling services to all Rutgers students and New Jersey [...]
Eye2Eye Peer Support Offers Vital Connection for the Visually Impaired
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