MHRT/C

Assist consumer to engage in goal‐directed employment activity with the understanding of the relationship between meaningful work and overall well‐being, and utilization of appropriate community resources

• Acknowledge the importance of work as part of self‐concept/identity, and describe its role in mental health treatment and recovery.


• Understand that the paths to mental health recovery and employment are both varied and non‐linear, give examples of successful employment outcomes for consumers of behavioral healthcare.


• Recognize and describe common myths and misconceptions regarding individuals with psychiatric disabilities and their ability to be successful in the workplace.


• Understand the role of the MHRT/C in supporting a consumer to pursue a vocational goal, the importance of ongoing support in maintaining successful employment, and how it is reflected in the individual's plan of care.


• Engage the consumer in meaningful, ongoing conversations about finding work and/or the possibility of work in the future, including job seeking/retention strategies.


• Be able to practice engagement and motivation techniques to encourage and empower consumers to make progress along the employment continuum.


• Identify and know how to access resources for consumer advocacy related to employment, including the use of natural supports to help individuals obtain and maintain a job.


• Identify and refer consumers to support and employment advocacy services that will reduce or eliminate perceived barriers to continued successful employment.


• Give examples of career development resources, including career exploration and labor market information available in the community.


• Discover the diverse services and roles of people involved in the employment support system for consumers with psychiatric disabilities, and explain how the MHRT/C collaborates with others in the employment support system without duplicating the roles of these providers.


• Identify online and local resources to access federal and state regulations and policy relating to employment.


• Give examples of current and evolving research regarding evidence‐based practices in employment of consumers with psychiatric disabilities, including Individual Placement Support.


• Demonstrate awareness of reasonable accommodation and disclosure of disability in the context of mental health and employment.


• Identify federal and state disability benefits, the availability of work incentives, and how to consult with Community Work Incentives Coordinators.


• Describe the role of the Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as partners, how to refer, and collaborate around work goals.