The purpose of this study is to compare two models of employment services for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) interested in finding and maintaining employment. All 40 participants will receive up to 12 sessions of the first-line treatment for OCD called exposure and response prevention, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Assigned by chance, half of the people will also receive Individual Placement and Support (IPS); the other half will receive standard vocational services (SVS). This study will compare these two approaches for helping adults with OCD find and maintain work.
Currently unemployed and interested in finding competitive employment in New York State
Currently residing in New York State
Primary diagnosis of OCD
For those currently on psychiatric medication: On a stable dose of psychiatric medication (for at least 6 weeks) and willing to remain on this dose for the first three months of CBT.
In the process of applying for or currently receiving disability benefits
Currently receiving supported employment services
Active suicidality or recent suicide attempt
Active substance use problem (other than nicotine) that warrants treatment