to determine: (a) the extent to which psychological services were congruent with staff expectations of what the services should offer, and (b) areas of need not currently being met by the psychological services. The results were highly similar to Australian and American findings. In Australia psychologists are viewed as members of the rehabilitation team, but their activities are perceived as those concerned with the traditional areas in rehabilitation. Although there were areas of need not currently being met, insufficient psychology staff prevented these services being offered, with the result that these activities were taken over by other professionals.
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Vocational integration in mental health is part of a national initiative to make quality, community-based work a possibility for persons with psychiatric disabilities. While effective delivery of these services requires trained staff, preparing professionals to provide relevant vocationally oriented services is complex and challenging. This study examines perceived priority training needs in vocational integration services from the perspectives of professionals in mental health, rehabilitation, and education organizations in Mississippi. Findings suggest that vocational integration activities are perceived differently across organizations and across occupational specialties. Implications for staff development in community support and psychosocial rehabilitation programs are discussed.
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