Adult Mental Health Services
Supported Employment
- 732-367-5439 ext. 5210
- Services are provided in the community or on site at our offices, whichever is best for the individual and help them be successful
Program Requires a Referral
Program Requires a Referral Through ICMS hospital liaison
Program Director: Erika Metzner
732-367-5439 ext. 5210
emetzner@preferredbehavioral.org
The Supported Employment program service is designed to assist individuals 18 and older who have difficulty choosing, getting and keeping a job in the community. Services are provided in the community or on site at our offices, whichever is more accessible for the client and will best help them to be successful.
Overcoming Obstacles
A Path to Successful Employment
Adults dealing with behavioral or mental health issues can find securing and maintaining employment a challenge. The Supported Employment program assists individuals with behavioral or mental health illnesses participate in the competitive job market. It provides a support system comprising a team of professionals who help them find meaningful employment and provide ongoing assistance. The program is designed to help individuals attain self-sufficiency and recovery and may include the following services:
- Career/Job exploration
- Job preparation
- Work readiness development
- Job search skill development
- Assistance completing applications
- Resume development
- Interviewing skills
- Job coaching
- Employer contact and on-site job coaching if appropriate
- Mental health supports
- Job loss counseling
- Prevent duplication of services
- Avoid potential conflicts between treatments
- Experience a more seamless and coordinated solution
Get The Help You Need
Make The Call
Call 732-367-5439 x5210 or email emetzner@preferredbehavioral.org
Get Help
Self-referral or a referral from a doctor, therapist, or caseworker is required.
What Happens Next?
Individuals will be contacted for an intake meeting and then set up with a program plan.
Supported Employment
Get Help Along The Way
This program focuses on individuals who have been unsuccessful at maintaining consistent employment due to behavioral or mental health issues. To participate in Supported Employment, the following criteria must be met:
- Have a chronic psychiatric diagnosis
- Be in treatment for that condition and complying with the treatment plan
- Desire to work in a job at least part-time
The goal of the program is to help you secure and maintain employment that matches your skills and enhances your quality of life.
- Prevent duplication of services
- Avoid potential conflicts between treatments
- Experience a more seamless and coordinated solution
We're Here To Help
Preferred Behavioral Health Group provides multiple youth and adult services to address emotional, mental, and behavioral health issues. However, some situations require different services. If you or a loved one is experiencing life-threatening danger or the immediate risk of self-harm, go to the nearest emergency room or dial 911 for immediate assistance.