[영문]Young people with psychiatric disabilities are significantly overrepresentedin the juvenile justice system, tend to be employed sporadicallyif at all, and frequently have negative connections withinand to their communities. Recent research conducted in Montanawith youth who have developmental and/or physical disabilitiesdemonstrates the effectiveness of using a customized career planningmodel to increase linkages to resources and access to community-based employment. Side benefits include improved self-esteemand positive community connections. The customization modelholds promise as a way to reduce the risk factors young people withpsychiatric disabilities face and increase the resiliency factors thatcan assist them to achieve healthy long-term outcomes. The authordescribes the model as it has been applied in Montana, explores additionalconsiderations when working with youth diagnosed with psychiatricdisabilities, provides an example of the model in action, andmakes recommendations for further areas of research and inquiry