Healthcare
& Nursing
- Learning Disability Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Counselor / Therapist
- Hospitals, clinics, community mental health teams
Useful links:
- Mental Health Training -
MOHS
- Learning Disability Nurse
Profile - Prospects
- Healthcare Careers - NHS
Learning Disability Nurse
Volunteering
& Support Organizations
- Mind
- Rethink Mental Illness
- Samaritans – Volunteer Opportunities
Education
& Tutoring
- One-to-one support tutors
- Teaching assistants for students with disabilities
- Schools, colleges, and universities providing disability support
Useful link:
Employment
Support & Advice
- Disability or Mental Health Employment Advisor
- Career Advisor
- Job Centre work coach
- Mentoring and coaching roles for people with disabilities or
mental health challenges
Care
& Social Support
- Support Worker
- Social Worker
- Personal Care Assistant / Carer
- Working in care homes, supported living, or sheltered housing
Other
Support Roles
- Travel training (helping people learn to travel independently)
- Social skills support
- IT and internet safety coaching
- Befriending services to reduce social isolation
If you’re interested in
any of these areas, a good next step is to do online searches to find detailed
job descriptions, required qualifications, and local opportunities. Many roles
will require specific training or qualifications, but volunteering or shadowing
can be a great way to start.
If you want, I can help
create a more detailed guide on any of these career paths!
Career Ideas for Those Interested in Disabilities, Mental
Health, and Support Roles (U.S. Version)
If
you want a career supporting people with disabilities, mental health
conditions, or other challenges, here are some common roles and areas to
explore in the U.S. You can search online to find local opportunities and
training requirements.
Healthcare & Nursing
- Learning Disability Nurse / Developmental
Disability Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health Nurse
- Counselor / Therapist / Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW)
- Hospitals, community mental health centers,
clinics
Volunteer & Support Organizations
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth mental
health)
- Crisis Text Line
- Local and national suicide prevention hotlines
Education & Tutoring
- One-on-one tutoring for students with
disabilities
- Special education teaching assistant or
paraprofessional
- Disability support services at schools,
colleges, and universities
Employment Support & Career Services
- Disability Employment Specialist
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Career Counselor focusing on individuals with
disabilities or mental health needs
- Job placement and job coaching services
Care & Social Support
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Social Worker
- Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide
- Residential counselor in group homes or
supported living facilities
Other Support Roles
- Travel and community skills trainer
- Social skills coach
- Digital literacy and internet safety instructor
- Peer support specialist or recovery coach
Additional Tips:
- Many roles require certifications or licenses,
such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC), or Social Work licenses.
- Volunteering or internships are excellent ways
to gain experience and connect with organizations.
- Check out resources like the U.S. Department of
Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook for detailed career info.
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- Manufacturing. ...
- Information technology. ...
- Engineering.
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