Integrated Employment Institute

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Description: Orients participants to the IPS Supported Employment model and the psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) view of work as central to recovery, and introduces the format and purpose of employment groups within Partial Care programs. Learning Objectives Define the core principles of IPS Supported Employment and the PsyR philosophy of work as a driver of recovery. … Read More

Training Description Cultural responsiveness begins with the willingness to have meaningful conversations about identity. In this introductory webinar, participants will explore the concept of broaching as developed by Dr. Day-Vines and colleagues and learn how it can strengthen engagement, trust, and person-centered career services. The session will examine common barriers to discussing race, ethnicity, culture, … Read More

Description: Builds foundational communication and motivational engagement skills — grounded in PsyR person-centered practice — for building trust and eliciting employment goals from individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Learning Objectives Identify key engagement strategies (active listening, reflective listening, motivational interviewing) used with individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Demonstrate effective engagement techniques in simulated prevocational interaction. Evaluate the … Read More

Training Description Building on the foundations introduced in Part 1, this interactive webinar focuses on applying broaching skills to real-world career services practice. Participants will work through complex scenarios that illustrate the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, and other aspects of identity. Through discussion, role-play, and reflective activities, participants will strengthen their ability to navigate … Read More

Training Description Employment and recovery are closely connected, yet career and clinical services are often delivered separately. This interactive training explores strategies for integrating clinical and vocational perspectives to promote recovery-oriented, person-centered employment services. Participants will examine the complementary roles of clinicians and career practitioners, identify opportunities for collaboration, and apply practical strategies that support … Read More

Description: Examines the IPS fidelity standard of integrating employment specialists with clinical treatment teams, and addresses how benefits counseling and entitlements intersect with a job seeker's decision to pursue work. … Read More

Training Description ONET is one of the most valuable career exploration resources available to employment professionals. This hands-on training introduces participants to the features and practical applications of ONET for career assessment, occupational research, and informed career planning. Through demonstrations and applied activities, participants will learn how to use O*NET to assist individuals in identifying … Read More

Description: Introduces person-centered career exploration tools rooted in PsyR practice, focusing on helping job seekers articulate their work-related values and interests as a foundation for individualized planning. Learning Objectives Identify methods for eliciting a job seeker's work-related values and interests. Apply values- and interest-based assessment tools to support person-centered career exploration. Differentiate between a job … Read More

Training Description: Supervision is most effective when it supports growth, autonomy, and professional development. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers supervisors a practical, evidence-based approach for fostering engagement, strengthening motivation, and navigating … Read More