Choose-get-keep: a psychiatric rehabilitation approach to supported employment

• Published in: New directions for mental health services no. 53; p. 87
• Main Authors: Danley, K S, Sciarappa, K, MacDonald-Wilson, K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 1992
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living - psychology; Adult; Chronic Disease; Employment, Supported; Humans; Job Application; Male; Rehabilitation, Vocational - psychology; Schizophrenia - rehabilitation; Schizophrenic Psychology; Social Environment

Increasing numbers of people with psychiatric disabilities are residing in communities rather than in inpatient settings. They are also becoming more aware of the benefits of working and of their legal right to employment with accommodations. Traditional work preparation programs have failed to resu...