Lisette Rosales, MS, CRC
Sheree Beau-Wells, MS, CPP
SalusCare, Inc.
Learning Objectives
 Best practices for Patient re-entry into the
workforce
 Determine Patient readiness for
employment
 Incorporating guided visualization
techniques to job seeking
Why Employment?
 Increase quality of life
 Purpose
 Motivation
 Socialization
 Independence
 Compensation
Percentage of American Adults with
Mental Disorders in Any One Year
Type of Mental disorders
Adults
Anxiety Disorders disorders
Major Depression disorders
Substance use disorders
Bipolar disorders
Eating disorders
Schizophrenia
Any mental disorders
19.1%
6.8%
8%
2.8%
2.1%
0.45%
19.6%
(SAMHSA, 2011)
Job Placement
 Basic Assessment
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Stages of Change
Pre-Existing Medical
Conditions
Work Ethic/ Overall
Value System
Interpersonal
Relationship Skills
Physical Capabilities
Adaptation
Priorities
Motivation
Confidence
Job Loss Closure
Positivism
Skills & Training
“Triggers”
Other Factors to Consider…
 Job Market
 Capability of Investment (time/money)
 Supplemental Income
 Reliable Transportation
 Available Resources
 Housing
 Childcare
 Negative Social Attitudes
Case Study
Identification & Referral
Patient Treatment Plan &
Case Management
 Patient Goal(s)
 Identifying the steps to reach those goals

Additional training; Computer Skills
 Aftercare plan
 Vocational Assessment
 Career Exploration
 Connecting Patient with Community Resources
 Resume writing & Interview Skills
 Supported Employment, Assertive Community
Treatment, VR Services, Work Adjustment
Programs
Vocational Assessment &
Career Exploration
 Holland’s Theory
 Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social,
Enterprising, Conventional.
 O*Net Tools (www.onetcenter.org)
 Quintessentials Careers
(http://www.quintcareers.com/ContentIndex/Career-Assessment.html)
Case Study
Job Plan
“Think Outside The Box”
Case Study
Job Placement
Job Loss Recovery Program TM
Dr. Lynn Joseph developed the innovative JobLoss Recovery Program which offers a six
session recorded visualization program of
about twenty minutes per session that will
help:
 Improve interview performance
 Boost self-confidence and positive attitude
 Overcome the stress, grief, and anger of job loss
 Land a new job
(ww.joblossrecovery.com)
Job Loss Recovery Program TM
Visualization
Exercise
Questions?
Lisette Rosales, MS, CRC
SalusCare, Inc.
E-Mail: lrosales@saluscareflorida.org
Dir Tel: 239-931-9814
Sheree Beau-Wells, MS, CPP
SalusCare, Inc.
E-Mail: sbeauwells@saluscareflorida.org
Dir Tel: 239-931-9815