Employment Services
What is MHS Employment Services? MHS Employment Services is an instructional program that helps those we serve get a job. Our services focus on rehabilitation and recovery and our philosophy is everyone can work. We help clients learn how to complete an employment application, create a resume, gain job search techniques and master job interviews. We also provide information on how benefits may be affected and provide support during the first three months of employment. We are CARF accredited and
certified in providing Vocational Assessment Services.
Our staff consists of well-trained Employment Specialists and a Job Developer who are diverse in culture and language. Our gender responsive services are available countywide, near or within regional behavioral health programs.
Mental Health Systems
is a non-profit agency founded
in 1978 to improve the lives
of individuals, families and
communities facing substance abuse
and behavioral health challenges.
Funded by California State Department of Rehabilitation and County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Services
MHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
mhsinc.orgEmployment Services1202 Morena Blvd., Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92110P (619) 276-8071 | F (619) 276-3542
How Can Employment Services Help? MHS Employment Services helps
individuals with behavioral health
disorders prepare for, locate, and retain
jobs of their choice. Our services are
customized to reflect job readiness,
interests, and skills.
Who Do We Serve? In order to be eligible for our services
you must:
• Be18yearsofageorolder
• Haveadiagnosedpsychiatricdisability
• BeaparticipantofaSanDiegoCounty
funded mental health program
• Be,oragreetobecome,aparticipant
in California State Department of
Rehabilitation’s (DOR) program
How Do We Get Referrals? You may refer yourself, or your mental
health provider, family member or DOR
Vocational Counselor may assist you
with the referral process. If you contact
Employment Services directly, a referral
form is sent to DOR for processing. After
meeting with a DOR Counselor, you
will mutually determine if Employment
Services is the right program for you.
What Are Our Services?We focus on the strengths and abilities
you have gained through your work and
life experiences.
Our philosophy is everyone can work.
You and your Employment Specialist will
develop employment goals suitable for you
and your individual situation.
You will gain job search techniques and
learn how to complete an employment
application, create a resume and master
job interviews, including answering those
difficult questions.
You will also receive information on how
benefits may be affected and how to report
your income. During the first three months
of employment, support is provided both
off the job and, if you choose, on the job.
“I am very pleased to have completed the Employment Services program. The staff go above and beyond in assisting their clients – they have a professional and passionate
dedication to their clients.”- Program Alumni