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The Employment Connection: The Application of an Individual Supported Employment Program for Persons with Chronic Mental Health Problems

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
September 1992

Abstract

An individual supported employment program for people with psychiatric disabilities is described. Specific program components are outlined as well as issues related to implementation of job placement and job training processes. Preliminary outcome data indicated a 50% competitive employment rate following the first year of the program. The importance of collaboration between mental health and vocational rehabilitation specialists was highlighted. Emphasis on maintaining a client-centred approach was also discussed along with the need for a comprehensive employer education program.

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On présente dans ce texte un programme de support individual à l'emploi pour les personnes souffrant de handicaps psychiatriques. On y souligne les composantes spécifiques du programme aussi bien que les questions relatives au placement et à la formation au travail. Des donnèes préliminaires indiquent un taux compétitif de 50% d'emplois obtenus dans la première année du programme. L'importance de la collaboration entre spècialistes en santé mentale et en réhabilitation professionnelle est soulignée. De plus, on relève l'importance accordée au maintein d'une approche centrée sur le client de même que le besoin d'un programme global d'éducation des employeurs.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 11Number 2September 1992
Pages: 79 - 89

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Version of record online: 6 May 2009

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Lory Block
Surrey Rehabilitation Society, Surrey, British Columbia

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