The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet- assisted Career-Oriented Work-Related Soft-skills Training (iCareer) intervention, infused with cognitive behavioral therapy, targeting individuals ages 16-24 with mental health conditions, to improve employment outcomes. The overall objective is to help transition-age youth (TAY) with psychiatric disabilities achieve optimal employment outcomes as part of successful transition to adulthood. Findings will have implications for enhancing and developing pre-employment services for TAY with psychiatric disabilities.
Age between 16 and 24 years
Must speak English fluently
Receiving Individualized Education Program (IEP)/504 Plan or disability services within the past 24 months with primary disability types of psychiatric disability
No hospitalizations or suicide attempts within the past 2 months
Current presence of neurological disease or brain injury
Psychiatric instability such as gross psychosis or acute suicidality
Current alcohol or substance dependence
Hospitalization or suicide attempts in the past 2 months