IPS Supported Employment Revised January 2014. Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) IPS stands for individual placement and support. The acronym.

IPS Supported Employment

Revised January 2014

Individualized Placement and Support (IPS)

• IPS stands for individual placement and support.

• The acronym “IPS” indicates the evidence-based approach rather than generic employment services.

IPS Supported Employment

• Approach designed for persons with serious mental illness

• Multiple research studies demonstrate superior outcomes– People who have access to IPS are two

to three times more likely to obtain a job

Competitive Employment Rates in 20 Randomized Controlled Trials of Individual Placement and Support

Eight Principles of IPS

1: Zero exclusion criteria: Every interested person is eligible

Every person is encouraged to consider how work might affect his or her life.

Eight Principles of IPS

2: Competitive jobs are the goal

Regular jobs at regular wages.

Jobs that anyone can apply for, regardless of disability status.

Eight Principles of IPS

3: Employment Services and Mental Health Services are Integrated

Employment specialists and mental health providers meet weekly.

Eight Principles of IPS

4: Benefits Planning is Offered

People are offered an opportunity to meet with a trained benefits planner before going to work and as they consider changes in their jobs.

Eight Principles of IPS

5: The job search occurs rapidly

The employment specialist and/or job seeker makes face-to-face within a month of joining the IPS program.

Eight Principles of IPS

6. Employment specialists develop relationships with employers through multiple in-person visits to understand their business needs.

Eight Principles of IPS

7: Job supports are continuous

Job supports are provided for as long as the person needs and wishes to receive IPS services. Typically about a year.

Eventually, a mental health practitioner, such as a case manager, may be chosen to provide supports.

Eight Principles of IPS8: Preferences are honored

Preferences may be related to type of job, work hours, job location, …

Contact Information

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For more information about IPS supported employment, go to http://dartmouthips.org