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