Kelly A. Kazukauskas

Kelly Kazukauskas is a clinical associate professor, core faculty member and Director of the Division of Counseling and Rehabilitation Science. She joined the faculty at Illinois Tech in 2012 and is responsible for teaching courses in counseling theory and clinical counseling skills, as well as the clinical supervision courses related to both practicum and internship experiences. Kazukauskas is the clinical coordinator for the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program, which includes the placement, training and clinical supervision of students. She is the admissions coordinator as well.

Kazukauskas received her Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on Rehabilitation Counselor Education from Illinois Institute of Technology in 2006 and has been teaching ever since. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE). Prior to teaching she worked extensively in the rehabilitation and mental health counseling field serving persons with traumatic brain injury and persons with developmental disabilities, and held several directorial positions in both vocational and human services programs.

Education

Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology (2006)

Research Interests

Clinical rehabilitation and clinical mental health counselor competency and training;Clinical supervision in rehabilitation and mental health counselor education and practice;Ethics and ethical issues in clinical rehabilitation and clinical mental health counseling

Publications

Williams, L., Burker, E. J., & Kazukauskas, K. A. (2012). Cystic fibrosis and achieving vocational success: The key role of the rehabilitation counselor. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 42(4).

Kazukauskas, K. A., Williams, L., & Capano, K. (4/7/2011). Empowerment: Interventions to promote independence in adolescents with Autism. National Council on Rehabilitation Education Annual Training Annual Conference, Manhattan Beach, CA.

Burker, E. J. & Kazukauskas, K. A. (2010). The code of ethics for rehabilitation counselors: A call for evidence-based practice. Rehabilitation Education, 24(3), 101-112.

Kazukauskas, K. A. & Lam, C. S. (2010). Disability and sexuality: Knowledge, attitudes and level of comfort among certified rehabilitation counselors. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 54(1), 15-25.

Burker, E. J. & Kazukauskas, K. A. (10/19/2010). Improving VR outcomes: Evidence based practice & ethics in working partnerships. National Council on Rehabilitation Education/Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation/Rehabilitation Services Administration Annual Conference, Arlington, VA.

Kazukauskas, K. A. & Lam, C. S. (2009). Importance of addressing sexuality in certified rehabilitation counselor practice. Rehabilitation Education, 23(2), 127-140.

Kazukauskas, K. A. & Burker, E. J. (10/28/2009). Ethics in supervision: Supervisory models and ethical considerations. National Council on Rehabilitation Education/Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation/Rehabilitation Services Administration Annual Conference, Arlington, VA.