OcTAVE@IMH Job Exploration Program
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To provide virtual job exploration and placement support for white-collar PMET jobs for persons with mental health. Career-focused rehabilitation empowers PMHCs for gainful employment.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Technology, Telehealth, Tele-Rehabilitation, Digitalisation
About this Content
Aims
To provide virtual job exploration and placement support for white-collar PMET jobs for persons with mental health conditions (PMHCs).
Background
Limited targeted support for PMET jobs in prior vocational services for PMHCs.
Methods
Virtual platform for group therapy during COVID-19
Results
Improved confidence, preparedness, and motivation among patients, with zero defaults and increased job placements.
Conclusion
Career-focused rehabilitation empowers PMHCs for gainful employment.
Lessons Learnt
Virtual platforms provide flexibility and minimize disruptions in service delivery.
Keywords
PMET Jobs, Mental Health, Vocational Training
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Cherie Choo Hui Ying |
Project Member(s) | Jayson Sudhasan |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Cherie Choo Hui Ying - Cherie_Hy_CHOO@imh.com.sg