Individual Placement & Support (IPS)
Individual placement and support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people with serious mental illness. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. Although variations of supported employment exist, IPS is the only evidence-based practice of supported employment. IPS is a SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practice and guided by IPS practice principles outlined by the IPS Works Employment Center.
Fidelity and Evaluation
The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health provides fidelity reviews of our practices of focus. A fidelity review is a quality-improvement tool to provide agencies an external evaluation of their practice for the purpose of service enhancement. If you are an IPS provider in need of a fidelity review, please see more about our approach to fidelity reviews or contact us to arrange a review with our senior consultants.
Resources
1 / More about IPS
2 / IPS in Iowa
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Map of IPS Providers in Iowa [LINK TO COME]
3 / National IPS Resources
Address
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone
319-467-6787