Enhancing IPS-Supported Employment to Meet the Development Needs of Transition Age Youth
In partnership with community mental health provider, Thresholds (Chicago, IL), we developed, piloted, and studied this 15-week intervention using mixed method research. CORE promotes competitive employment among adolescents and young adults with serious mental health diagnoses and is an enhancement to Individual Placement and Support (IPS)-Supported Employment (NIDILRR-funded, 2019-2023).
Evaluation Research Publication
An Evaluation of Career Opportunity Readiness Experience (CORE): An Enhancement to Supported Employment for Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Diagnoses. Community Mental Health Journal. Johnson, R.P., LaPelusa, B., Mayhue, A., et al. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-024-01431-y
Conference Presentation
An Enhancement to Individual Placement and Support Supported Employment for Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Diagnoses: The Career Opportunity Readiness Experience. International Association of Youth Mental Health Conference, Vancouver, CA. Johnson, R., LaPelusa, B., & Mayhue, A. (2025, Mar).
Practice Guides
Click the cover images to access guides with tools and practices for providers and those interested in learning more about CORE.
The CORE Operations Manual contains information, tools and practices for providers, teams and those interested in learning more about implementing all phases of CORE.
The CORE Workshop Facilitation Guide contains detailed guidance for implementing and adapting CORE workshops, including content outlines and agendas, activities, materials and resources.
