JOB FOCUSED RESOURCES FOR PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS

Patients often have career issues as part of their mental health conce rns. Psychotherapists are familiar with these issues but may not stay current on specific job finding or enrichment opportunities for their patients. This article considers the questions of if and where patient s should be referred for specific job help or for even more extensive career services, Descriptions and evaluations of typical providers of full range career services, support groups, business and industry job aids, and self-help materials are given. The authors conclude that the vast array of potential resources available in many communities, ofte n at little or no cost, can be critical adjuncts to overall therapeuti c treatment plans.