Integrated Employment Institute

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 Yanos and Dr. Patrick Corrigan, this session will delve into historical disability models, identify the implications of internalized stigma, and present approaches for cultivating a … 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 substance use and psychiatric disorders can affect employment goals and services. Apply IPS principles of rapid, independent job search when supporting job seekers with 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 work values in career decision-making and demonstrates how values inventories can support person-centered career planning. Participants will practice interpreting assessment results and translating them into … 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 … 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 … Read More

Description: Synthesizes the series' IPS and PsyR content, supporting participants in finalizing individualized job seeker employment goals and applying the material to their own prevocational practice. Learning Objectives Summarize the … Read More

Training Description Effective onsite job coaching balances providing support while promoting increasing independence. This training examines the role of the onsite job coach during job training, skill acquisition, and workplace … Read More