Integrated Employment Institute

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 ambivalence in staff development. This training introduces core MI principles and demonstrates how they can be applied within individual and group supervision settings. Participants will … Read More

Description: Continues person-centered career planning and explores the PsyR emphasis on environmental and natural supports,family and community, in sustaining a job seeker's employment goals. Learning Objectives Summarize the components of a comprehensive, person-centered career plan. Assess the role of family and community supports in an individual's employment plan. Develop a strategy for incorporating natural supports … Read More

Training Description: This 90-minute webinar is designed to enhance practitioner knowledge  of the complexities surrounding mental health stigma, illness identity, and self-perception. Drawing on the influential research of Dr. Phil … Read More

Description: Addresses considerations for supporting employment among job seekers with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders, and applies IPS principles of rapid, independent job search. Learning Objectives Explain how co-occurring … Read More

Training Description: Meaningful employment extends beyond finding any job—it involves identifying work that aligns with an individual's personal values, motivations, and life goals. This interactive training explores the role of … Read More

Description: Introduces the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) as a PsyR-aligned tool for self-managing psychiatric symptoms and sustaining employment once a job seeker is on the job. Learning Objectives Describe the components of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and its relevance to sustaining employment. Apply WRAP principles to help a job seeker develop workplace-specific … Read More

Training Description Reasonable workplace accommodations can significantly improve employment success for individuals with disabilities. This practical training introduces participants to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and demonstrates how to effectively identify accommodation options, navigate JAN resources, and collaborate with employers and job seekers to address workplace challenges. Learning Objectives By the end of this training, … Read More

Training Description: Effective job applications and resumes play a critical role in helping individuals obtain competitive employment. This interactive training provides practical strategies for assisting job seekers in developing resumes and completing applications that accurately reflect their qualifications while highlighting transferable skills and relevant experiences. Participants will practice reviewing resumes and identifying opportunities for improvement. … Read More

Description: Covers systematic, PsyR-consistent instructional strategies, modeling, role-play, and feedback, for teaching job-related and workplace soft skills. Learning Objectives Identify evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching employment-related skills. Apply systematic skills-training … Read More

Training Description: Successful interviews require more than simply answering questions—they involve preparation, effective communication, confidence, and the ability to demonstrate one's strengths. This interactive training equips employment professionals with practical strategies to help individuals prepare for interviews, respond to common and behavioral interview questions, address employment gaps or difficult questions, and build confidence throughout the … Read More