Rehabilitation Counselors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (6%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 10 (59%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 6 (35%)

• 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.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Manage budgets and direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans, such as behavioral, residential, social, or employment goals.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise rehabilitation counselors and staff.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task