Abstract
The social work literature is largely silent regarding the role of supported employment and social entrepreneurship in promoting behavioral health. This article establishes a case for viewing clients with behavioral health challenges as entrepreneurs who can use employment and social entrepreneurship to improve health, mental health, and economic well-being. The author identifies the relevance of employment and social entrepreneurship to behavioral health by drawing on theories of recovery and rehabilitation and community, economic, and social development. Changes to social work education, research, and practice are recommended to establish a professional niche in integrating employment in behavioral health interventions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 397-409 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 7 2016 |
Keywords
- Behavioral health
- economy
- mental health
- social entrepreneurship
- substance use disorders
- supported employment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Administration
- Strategy and Management