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Employment

Employment embodies recovery for people with a mental health or substance use issue.

Oklahoma employs the evidence-based model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) to help unemployed young adults and others find suitable employment.

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Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people with serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar, depression). IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. Although variations of supported employment exist, IPS refers to the evidence-based practice of supported employment.

Grow With Google

The Grow with Google initiative is a partnership with Google the State of Oklahoma founded in 2022 that aims to provide training, tools and expertise for greater employment opportunities in high-growth career fields. Through self-paced online learning, participants skill up in their elected area of study and work towards certification. The State of Oklahoma has partnered with Google to provide learning paths and career certifications in Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Data Analytics, UX Design, Project Management, and IT Support.

A scholarship is available to participate in any of the 5 programs. It is entirely self-paced and 100% virtual. Here are the 5 certification programs we have to offer: 

UX Design: Best for those who enjoy creating solutions, showing empathy and advocating for end users.

Project Management: If solving problems, staying organized and working with people is in your wheelhouse, this career is for you.

Data Analytics: If you're curious about how things work and love to identify trends, a career in data analytics is within reach.

IT Support: Best for those who love solving problems, helping others, and have an affinity for technology.

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Best for those who have an entrepreneurial and create spirit, love story telling and spotting patterns.

 

If you are interested in applying for the Grow With Google iniative, please send a referral by submitting this form.

NextGen Study

If you’re interesting in participating in the NextGen study, please contact Sebrina Kays at 405-437-7578 or by email.

You may be eligible to participate in a study called NextGen that offers free employment services through Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center (COCMHC). These services could help you find a job.

If you participate in the study, you may be eligible to receive other services you might need from COCMHC like mental health treatment and housing assistance.

Everyone who participates will get employment services, but different people will get different services. Which type of services you get will be decided randomly — like flipping a coin. If you participate in the study, we will also ask you for permission to collect some information about you.

Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center (COCMHC) serves the Norman community. Their mission is to join with individuals, families and communities to encourage hope, recovery and wellness.

You may be eligible for the study if you:

  1. Have been involved with the justice system in the past year
  2. Are at least 18 years old
  3. Are interested in working at a job in the Norman area and are not employed now (other than odd jobs that don’t guarantee weekly hours)
  4. Are allowed to work according to probation, parole or other court-ordered rules
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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

2000 N. Classen Blvd. 

Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Suite 2-600

405-248-9200 

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