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Current IEI Trainings

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IEI Trainings are designed for mental health, behavioral health, vocational rehabilitation service providers, and mental health consumers. A wide range of topics from basic skills to advanced practice are available each season and are taught by experienced IEI staff.

Currently, our trainings are being offered through Zoom unless otherwise specified.  

Our trainings are split into prevocational and career services. These interactive trainings give you the tools to facilitate preparatory activities for use with individuals or in a group setting. Activities include breakout rooms, polls, and group discussions. All participants are expected to engage.

There is no fee required for these trainings, however pre-registration is required. Registered participants will be notified in advance of any changes or cancellations via email or phone.

You can view the training offerings below. Offerings are updated seasonally.
NOTE: If a training has less than 3 attendees present, it will be canceled.

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About Accommodations

IEI is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations to participate in our events or services, please contact us at least four weeks in advance.

Automated or AI note-taking bots require prior approval; unauthorized use is prohibited to protect attendee privacy.

For inquiries or accommodation requests, please contact us at iei@shp.rutgers.edu

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Career Services Trainings:

These interactive trainings are designed for practitioners working in vocational services and other rehabilitation and behavioral health settings to improve career services outcomes. This series also includes trainings that cover topics and resources for employee and student wellness.

Currently these trainings are free to anyone, but in the future, there may be a cost to attend if you are out of the state of New Jersey.

IEI trainings may be eligible for most professional license and certification post approval continuing education credits. Please follow up with your specific license or certification body for additional information. A fee may apply for your specific credential.

 

Prevocational Services Professional Development:

This series is designed for NJ practitioners working in supported employment, supported education, vocational services, partial care/partial hospitalization, and other behavioral health and rehabilitation settings. The focus is on preparatory activities designed for use with individuals or in group settings. The series starts in the Fall and continues through the Spring of each year.

Completion of all modules in the Prevocational Series will result in a Certificate of Completion, which is required for mental health agencies by The Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Medicaid.

NOTE: The Pre-Voc trainings are for New Jersey providers ONLY. Please do not register for these if you are from out of state. If you have questions, email us: iei@shp.rutgers.edu

Registration for the Pre-Voc Series Group is CLOSED.

NOTE: ONLY register for this series if you are a NJ practitioner!

This is a 12 session, 24 training hour series from September to April. You will receive a certificate of completion when you complete all sessions. This certificate is required for mental health agencies in NJ to ensure staff competency.

Registration is currently closed for the 2025-26 cohort.
It will open again August 2026.

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If you are unable to attend our regular training series due to work conflicts, we offer the following options:

  • Joining Your Team Meetings: Our trainers can join team meetings at your organization and present on a scheduled topic.
  • Monthly Professional Development Seminar: These can be scheduled monthly or as-needed. You have the option to choose one of our offered topics or work with IEI to create something custom for your organization.
  • Lunch & Learn: Get some skill and professional development in during your lunch hour. For more information on any of these options, email us at iei@shp.rutgers.edu