Workers with Psychiatric Disabilities

This course is designed for US participants as it refers to US legislation. Note: This is not the FL APD Pre-Service Course.

This non-nonsense manual is a printable pdf file that provides a step-by step overview of the role of work in recovery for people with a mental illness. It provides an overview of laws, funding, working with assertive community treatment teams, career assessment and planning, job development, and on-the job support. 94 pages with forms and references.

Available as efile only!

A state-of-the-art resource on helping people with psychiatric disabilities obtain employment. Covers consumer involvement, interagency collaboration, vocational assessment, and job development. 109 pages, 81/2" x 11"

An excellent introduction for staff, people with disabilities, and employers on how to accommodate workers with disabilities. Using scenarios from everyday workplaces, the video explains common psychiatric disabilities and what kinds of accommodations are required and gives examples of those that are not.

This manual is about person-centered career development for people with serious mental illness. It encourages readers to take charge in choosing a career path, developing job goals and taking responsibility for planning their job search.