IPS Supported Employment
Empowering individuals to build a more inclusive community through employment
IPS or Individual Placement and Support is an international employment model developed by Dr. Robert Drake and Deborah Becker, to support those with mental health conditions seeking meaningful and gainful employment.
About IPS
IPS Employment Specialists provide:
- Support throughout the on-boarding process
- Ongoing, personalized job coaching
- Assistance in fostering employee growth and development
- Guidance on implementing workplace accommodations, when needed
8 Core Principals
- Focus on competitive employment
- Eligibility based on job seeker choice
- Integration of rehabilitation and mental health services
- Attention to worker preferences
- Personalized benefits counseling
- Rapid job search
- Zero exclusion
- Time-unlimited and individualized support
Criteria for services
Diagnosis of mental health condition
Expressed desire to work
That’s it! No one is turned away due to history, readiness, or active substance use.
IPS Locations
Waterville Clinic
67 Eustis Pkwy, Waterville, ME 04901
Augusta Clinics
10 & 11 Caldwell Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
Skowhegan Clinic
5 Commerce Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Winthrop Clinic
736 Old Lewiston Rd, Winthrop, ME 04364
*IPS is offered through KBH’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)
Contact
Rheanna Woodford
IPS Employment Specialist
207.861.2947
Why should an organization partner with us?
Hiring through IPS helps reduce turnover and promotes a healthier workplace, contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs.
IPS participants are often placed within one month of program enrollment, helping you fill positions quickly with motivated job seekers.
By providing opportunities for individuals to pursue their employment and career goals, you empower people to utilize their strengths, grow professionally and build more fulfilling lives.