An Overview of Evidence-Based Supported Employment

An Overview of Evidence-Based Supported Employment – Mickie McDowell and Tish Thomas

Evidence-Based Supported Employment, called IPS Individual Placement and Support, is supported by both Department of Mental Health – Division Behavioral Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-Vocational Rehabilitation. This presentation will provide an overview of the 8 principles of IPS, how to implement the program to reach fidelity to the model, and a description of the unique partnership between both state agencies.