Sourcebook of rehabilitation and mental health practice

Rehabilitation, mental health, and employment, were once areas separated by great differences. However, within contemporary human services they are increasingly being integrated as American society has accelerated its expectations of work and workers. There is a proliferation of services to facilitate the employment of those who are disabled as well as those who have been displaced from the workplace. This volume was designed to reflect the changing nature of rehabilitation and work, and as such addresses the promise and challenges of employment, service roles and contexts in rehabilitation and mental health practice, developing readiness for employment, sustaining employment, and responding to the needs of people coping with a range of disabilities.
The editors and contributors represent an array of disciplines, including psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, social work, business, and engineering, and they offer a wealth of experiences in the provision of integrated rehabilitation and mental health services. The contributors recognize that contemporary work is complex and that success requires multiple resources and supports. Taken collectively, the chapters bring together this content in focused and practical ways. Chapter authors integrate theory, research, and practice in order to facilitate the action of practicing professionals, professionals involved in program design and development, program and agency administrators, and students who are preparing for professional roles. The interdisciplinary content makes the book relevant to the education of human service professionals, and its broad coverage will enable practitioners to expand their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the interface of rehabilitation and mental health.
As social welfare policy increasingly emphasizes the development of supports that facilitate the participation of people in employment, The Sourcebook can serve as a valuable resource of ideas, practices, and strategies.

List of Contributors. Preface. 1. Introduction: The Coalescence of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice, D.P. Moxley, J.R. Finch.

• Section I: The Promise and Challenges of Employment. 2. Americans at Work: A Developmental Approach, E. Danto. 3. Employment and Empowerment of People with Disabilities: A Social Development Perspective, C. Beverly, A.R. Alvarez. 4. The Recovery Framework in Rehabilitation and Mental Health, L. Spaniol, et al. 5. Business and Legal Conditions Supporting the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, R. Erlandson. 6. Reasonable Job Accommodations for People with Disabilities, J. Olsheski, R. Schelat. 7. Strategic Career Development for People with Disabilities, D.P. Moxley, et al.
• Section II: Service Roles and Contexts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice. 8. The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in Mental Health Services, G.G. Garske. 9. The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Responding to Employment Needs, J. Walsh, M.S. Walsh. 10. State Rehabilitation Authorities and Their Role in Responding to Employment Needs of People with Serious Mental Illness, E. Fabian, et al. 11. Involvement of State and Local Mental Health Authorities in Addressing the Employment Needs of People with Serious Mental Illness, M.B. Knisley, et al.
• Section III: Developing Readiness for Employment. 12. Fostering Readiness for Rehabilitation and Employment, M. Farkas, D. Nicolellis. 13. Cognitive Remediation for Increasing Functional Independence, L.R. Gwilliam, et al. 14. Utilization of Group Approaches to Address Employment Issues, C. Garvin. 15. The Vocational Development Programs of the Clubhouse, K. Magaw. 16. Benefit Advisement for Mental Health Consumers Seeking Employment, G. Cusick. 17. Workplace Socialization of People with Disabilities: Implications for Job Development and Placement, D.P. Moxley, et al.
• Section IV: Sustaining Employment and Developing Self-Employment Options. 18. Organizing Supports in the Workplace to Sustain Employment, W. Tyrell, et al. 19. Accessible Design and Employment of People with Disabilities, R. Erlandson. 20. Clinical Interventions into Employment-Related Mental Health Concerns, M. Raider, et al. 21. Mental Health Case Management and Employment Outcomes, P. Sullivan. 22. Addressing Substance Abuse Problems in the Workplace, A. Favorini. 23. Sustaining Employment During Acute Mental Health Episodes, L. Hoffman, et al. 24. Helping People with Disabilities Start and Develop Consumer-Run Businesses, J.B. Allen Jr., B. Granger.
• Section V: Responding to Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Employment Needs. 25. Planning and Supporting the Transition of Secondary School Students from School to Adult Life, R.W. Manela, et al. 26. Mental Health and Community Support Strategies for Fostering Employment of People who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, J. Pray. 27. Supporting the Employment of People with Serious Mental Illness, R. Baer. 28. Addressing the Employment Needs of People with Physical Disabilities: Implications for Rehabilitation and Mental Health Service Workers, W. Crimando. 29. Meeting the Employment and Mental Health Needs of Immigrants, N. van der Tuin. 30. Helping People Coping with HIV and AIDS Manage Employment, C. Hyduk, K. Kustowski. 31. Responding to Mental Health Concerns of People Transitioning from Welfare to Work, E. Moore. 32. Mental Health and Rehabilitation Issues in the Employment of Women, A. Weisz, B. Black. 33. Rehabilitation Services for Criminal Offenders, N.J. Pallone, J.J. Hennessy.