NOVEMBER 10, 2024

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must demonstrate a career that embodies the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation. The Gati Award Committee is comprised of Mort Gati Award Winners who will serve on a rotating basis, with a minimum of three previous winners serving as committee members.

1. Describe how the person has contributed to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation in New Jersey in particular
2. Number of years and types of activities the person has initiated/sustained.
3. Identify the person’s connection to psychiatric rehabilitation, something exceptional or essential that they have provided either as a role model, theorist, practitioner, educator
4. Legislative, political, policy-making contributions can be considered
5. How has the person promoted the practices and principles of the profession,
6. What role have they played – in its development, application, promulgation, education or promotion
7. How does the person exemplify the philosophy pf Psych rehab in their professional work.
8. Contributions to, connection to and/or involvement in NJPRA, while a plus, is not a requirement.
9. Note how the person’s efforts have engaged with or supported the mission and values of NJPRA.
10. Length of time in the field is a factor, as there must be some record of contributions.

Principle 1: Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners convey hope and respect, and believe that all individuals have the capacity for learning and growth.

Principle 2: Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners recognize that culture is central to recovery, and strive to ensure that all services are culturally relevant to individuals receiving services.

Principle 3: Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners engage in the processes of informed and shared decision‐making and facilitate partnerships with other persons identified by the individual receiving services.

Principle 4: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices build on the strengths and capabilities of individuals.

Principle 5: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices are person‐centered; they are designed to address the unique needs of individuals, consistent with their values, hopes and aspirations.

Principle 6: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices support full integration of people in recovery into their communities where they can exercise their rights of citizenship, as well as to accept the responsibilities and explore the opportunities that come with being a member of a community and a larger society.

Principle 7: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices promote self‐determination and empowerment. All individuals have the right to make their own decisions, including decisions about the types of services and supports they receive.

Principle 8: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices facilitate the development of personal support networks by utilizing natural supports within co Nomination process:

Principle 9: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices strive to help individuals improve the quality of all aspects of their lives; including social, occupational, educational, residential, intellectual, spiritual and financial.

Principle 10: Psychiatric rehabilitation practices promote health and wellness, encouraging individuals to develop and use individualized wellness plans.

Principle 11: Psychiatric rehabilitation services emphasize evidence‐based, promising, and emerging best practices that produce outcomes congruent with personal recovery. Programs include structured program evaluation and quality improvement mechanisms that actively involve persons receiving services.

Principle 12: Psychiatric rehabilitation services must be readily accessible to all individuals whenever they need them. These services also should be well coordinated and integrated with other psychiatric, medical, and holistic treatments and practices. communities, peer support initiatives, and self‐ and mutual‐help groups.