Our goal is to help California behavioral health delivery systems and behavioral health practitioners deliver the most effective care possible. We do this by training and supporting the implementation of Individual Placement and Support (IPS), the evidence-based model of supported employment.
IPS is a proven method that supports individuals living with significant behavioral health needs find and maintain competitive employment. Participation in IPS Supported Employment shows improved employment outcomes as well as improved self-esteem, independence, sense of belonging, and overall health and well-being.
Background
The IPS Employment Center at Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is proud to serve as a Center of Excellence (COE) for the implementation of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment, an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as part of California’s effort to expand access to and strengthen the continuum of community-based behavioral health services for individuals living with significant behavioral health needs. Go to the Behavioral Health COE Resource Hub for information about participating COEs and EBPs.
About Individual Placement and Support
IPS helps individuals with competitive, integrated employment and IPS may also assist with education or training that is related to a career goal. This model is a community-based service, highly individualized, and utilizes a team-based approach.
IPS model is characterized by the following key principles. Visit our What is IPS page for more information on each principle.
- Competitive, integrated employment
- Systematic job development
- Rapid job search
- Integrated with mental health services
- Benefits planning.
- Zero exclusion
- Time-unlimited supports.
- Worker preferences
Fidelity Scale Overview
IPS for Mental Health Practitioners
These webinars will focus on the IPS approach, employment as a social determinant of health, how to help individuals consider employment, and the role of mental health practitioners in IPS. All Mental Health Practitioners are welcome! Please click here for more information.
Support for IPS Supervisors and Specialists
CA IPS Supervisors
Supervisor calls will focus on topics specific to the role of the supervisor, including hiring staff, IPS fidelity items, tracking outcomes, developing the team, aspects of supervision, setting goals, engaging with executives, & more.
CA IPS Specialists
These calls will focus on topics specific to the role of the specialist, including developing rapport with clients, person centered approach, focus on client strengths, job development, benefits planning, sharing employment and school success stories, & more!
