Career Connection Employment Resource Institute at MHANJ

Congratulations to our Supported Education and New Hire Fall 2024 Cohort for completing this series with us! We had 3 virtual days followed by an exceptionally fun in-person meeting, wherein we shared professional experiences, ate lunch, and walked through case examples. The entire series was a success from start to finish and we are grateful for their participation! Thank you so much for being a part of it! #supportededucation #newhire #fall2024

Disrupt, Reform, Transform; the slogan for the Mental Health America 2024 Conference in Washington DC! CCERI team members Carolyn Bazan, Krista Klie, and Whitney Hendrickson attended with Mental Health Association in New Jersey teammates Merrill, Bob, and Jill, plus, conference honoree Barb Johnson. A great time was had by all! Staff even had an opportunity for a photo opp with Representative Patrick Kennedy, check it out! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthamerica #disrupt #reform #transform

Right now, I wanted to be sure you didn’t miss the new nonpartisan?Voter Engagement Guide?for New Jersey Nonprofits, produced by?Nonprofit VOTE, the?National Council of Nonprofits, and the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits. ? This free 43-page guide includes: Why this work matters and why charitable nonprofits are so well suited for it; The dos and don’ts of staying nonpartisan; A roadmap for making and executing a voter engagement plan; and Links to government and nonprofit organizations and resources for additional assistance. ? Please?download the guide, use it, and share it with your colleagues and friends, and contact the Center or the other resources in the guide for more information. #vote #votereduction #civicengagement

?? Webinar Alert: Exploring TMS & Spravato: Ethical Considerations in Modern Depression Treatments ?? ?? Date: October 11, 2024 ?? Time: 1-2PM EST ?? Location: Online via Zoom (Register to receive the link) About the Presentation: Join the NJCA - New Jersey Counseling Association for an in-depth exploration of innovative treatments for psychiatric conditions, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and IV Ketamine/Spravato. This engaging webinar will delve into the ethical considerations surrounding these treatments and how they benefit individuals dealing with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and more. ?? Earn 1 ETHICS CE NBCC Credit Hour ?? Learning Objectives:?? Understand the mechanism of action of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) ?? Learn about the mechanism of action for Spravato and IV Ketamine ?? Discuss the ethical implications and safeguards associated with these treatment modalities About the Speaker: We’re thrilled to have Don Mitckess, LCPC, CRADC, as our presenter. With over 30 years in behavioral health, Don brings a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to mental health treatment. His expertise spans a broad range of diagnoses and he is dedicated to empowering individuals through evidence-based practices. Relief Mental Health ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eigZ5ajV Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your practice with insights into these cutting-edge treatments. Share this with your network and join us for a meaningful discussion on ethical practices in modern mental health care! #MentalHealth #Webinar #TMS #Spravato #EthicalConsiderations #ContinuingEducation #BehavioralHealth #Counseling #ProfessionalDevelopment

? Research Opportunity to Receive Career Counseling ? Are you between the ages of 16 and 29 and experiencing mental health challenges? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! Rutgers University researchers are conducting the iCareer Study, and we'd love for you to participate. Here’s what you get by joining: Earn Up to $420 (between assessment and completion) FREE career assessment (worth $800) 50% chance to receive 24 FREE group career coaching sessions (worth $2000) Earn $50-$60 per assessment (up to $220 total) Earn a $200 bonus for completing the study Improve your soft skills and boost your chances of landing and keeping a job Help others facing similar challenges All sessions are online, so there's no need to travel, and your participation is confidential. Interested? Click the link below to sign up now:?https://lnkd.in/ezjmcNvd For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e5FmapKb

??? Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ??? From September 15th to October 15th, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. ???? Whether it’s music, food, art, literature, or activism, the impact of Hispanic heritage is woven into the fabric of society. Let’s take this time to learn, appreciate, and uplift the voices of those who’ve helped shape our world. #HispanicHeritageMonth #Unidos #LatinxPride #CelebrateDiversity

JOB = Journey of Beginning! That journey begins for our supported employment folks on November 12th! We have planned 3 virtual days and one in-person meeting where we will get to see each other from behind a screen and bring refreshments into the mix! It's sure to be a good time for all ?? Register by contacting Krista @ [email protected] Hope to see you there ?? #supportedemployment #job #workworkworkworkwork

Harm reduction incorporates a spectrum of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies from safer use, to managed use, to abstinence to meet drug users “where they’re at,” addressing conditions of use along with the use itself. Join us for this insightful Webinar to learn more. To register for the session on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6 to 7:30 p.m. visit https://lnkd.in/eAiD3bj8. To register for the session on Monday, October 21, 2024, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. visit https://lnkd.in/e-9NPMeE

Words are powerful! Upgrade your work lingo and include some of these POWER phrases (like paraphrase, but punny) to use around the (virtual) office or really any setting where we want to collaborate with other people and get things done! We can set our teams up for success by making sure that we are all on the same page. For example, by decreasing distractions and letting someone know that you are giving them your full attention followed by actively listening to what they are saying, communication will become much more effective, direct, and satisfying. We are all going to make mistakes once in a while, we will never have ALL of the information, and sometimes we need to ask for help, but if there is no trust in one another, then there isn't much of a team. Give these a try and let us know your thoughts!? #powerphrases #WorkHealth?#teamwork?#teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Self-esteem train coming down the track! Chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, CHOO-CHOO! Feeling a little less like yourself at work recently? This quick, easy, 3-step journaling exercise might be just the self-care recipe you have been looking for ?? Sometimes we doubt ourselves and our ability to be successful at work and in general. We need reminders now and again to bring ourselves back to baseline. 1. Start by writing a list of all the good work you've done at past places of employment. 2. Second, make a second list of all the great work you're doing at your current job. 3. Third, mentally reflect on these lists. Take a moment to write down how you feel when you look at them. Finally, write down a short explanation of why you feel that way. What comes up for you? You might be surprised ?? #workplaceselfesteem #progressoverperfection #goodwork