Serious Mental Illness (SMI) 101 – A Primer for VR Professionals
Designed for providers of vocational rehabilitation services, this webinar intends to educate the workforce on how to support clients with serious mental health conditions (SMHCs) in finding and maintaining employment. The training primes vocational rehabilitation providers on how to best support clients with SMHCs, evidence based practices, disclosure, and reasonable accommodations. View webinar on the […]
Improving Career Outcomes for Youth with Mental Health Challenges
This webinar introduces characteristics of mental health challenges among young adults, and how they may impact engagement in employment and education. Presenters share evidence-based practices for providers supporting youth in a transition to independence through education and employment. View webinar on the NTACT:C website This training library was supported by funding from the National Institute […]
Engaging Young Adults in Work and School
Divided into three modules, this course outlines the importance of employment for young adults with mental health challenges as well as strategies programs to support vocational success. This webinar is appropriate for young adults, employers, administrators, service providers, family members, and researchers hoping to learn more about youth vocational rehabilitation. View course on the HYPE […]
Valued Social Roles in Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Speakers: Marcia Hunt, PhD and Catherine, H. Stein, PhD This 90 minute webinar by the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging discusses the way that social roles develop as individuals age and life circumstances change. When working with older adults living with serious psychiatric disabilities it is important to understand how […]
Advanced Skills in Supported Employment: Assessing for Fit
This webinar discusses various ways to assess work culture, providing job seekers with valuable information about this critical component of a workplace. Suggested for practitioners in Supported Employment, Supported Education, Assertive Community Treatment, or others providing vocational rehabilitation services. This is Session 1 in a 3-part Series: Session 2: A Strengths-Based Approach to Assisting Job […]