IPS Principles- 1
How are IPS services integrated with the Mental Health Team?
ES's attend treatment team meetings and consult CSS's or counselors on client updates and needs. IPS focuses on employment but still focuses on employment as a part of recovery
This person helps the IPS team with collaboration, consulting on timeframes, and authorizes services.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC)
Client has been working successfully over 90 days and team agreed on closure.
Successful Closure or Closure Rehabilitated status
Employment specialists should begin job search with a client within ___ ____ of starting the program or completing the Career Profile.
One month
IPS02 or Placement
After 3 days of work. Employment info should be sent to VRC, team agrees with Placement. VRC contacted client and moved to 'Employed' status.
What is meant by "rapid job search" in IPS?
A quick and efficient approach to finding employment opportunities, rather than lengthy assessments or 'hoops' to being ready. Goal is to be in front of an employer in the first 30 days
This person is certified to review BPQY's, most benefits, and can provide a breakdown of earned income to public/private benefits.
Certified Benefits Specialist-see DMH emails for free trainings
Client met with IPS but hasn't been connected yet with VR, though an intake is scheduled for next week.
Referral status
IPS services are tailored to the individual's skills, experience, and interests, ensuring that the job search and support are aligned with their goals is the Principle of _________
Client Preference
IPS03 or 30-45 day stabilization
After a team meeting has been completed to discuss job updates or needs. This can be in person or virtual. After this meeting, IPS can bill based on the 30 day date (doesn't have to be the date of the meeting)
How many employers should IPS be visiting each week?
6 employers a week
This person hears that a client is interested in working and refers them to IPS.
CSS, Counselor, Clinical Team, IPS, Client, family, VRC
Client is actively applying for jobs with the help of IPS and has several interviews lined up.
Service status
Competitive Employment in IPS means...
Jobs that are available to anyone, pay at least minimum wage, and have no temp status or other time limits (no sheltered workshop, no volunteer)
IPS01 or Employment Plan
Must be on or after the start date of the VR auth. Billing date will be date client signs the Employment Plan
Employment specialists should have caseloads of up to...
20 clients
This person develops rapport with the client through Career Profile building, job searching, interview prep, job retention, and supports MH, SUD recovery, and overall wellbeing
The IPS Employment Specialist
Client obtained work at Mercy Hospital as a Lab Technician. He has been there 9 days and team has met and agreed upon Placement, 90 day start, and hours/pay.
Employed status
Name at least three things the Benefits Specialist can help with...
Requesting BPQY for SSI/SSDI planning, Medicaid benefits, help turning in wages each month, and education on wide variety of benefits like housing, foodstamps, TANF
IPS04 or Successful Employment Closure- AND what proof is needed to send in with billing?
After 90 days- team agrees with employment and closure discussed. Date used will be the 90 day date (not necessarily the date team agreed-i.e., instead of using 97 days, the 90 day date will be used). Paystub needed (must be between 30-90 days)
True or False. Clients can have co-occurring disorders and/or be symptomatic or actively using.
True
This person will complete field mentoring with a new ES on a monthly basis and quarterly basis for a seasoned ES.
IPS Supervisor
Client is attending treatment sporadically and asked for a hold on employment services for 1-3 months via IPS and VR.
Service-Interrupted status. When a client is in this status, they are NOT counted on the ES's caseload.
Time-Unlimited Support means...
IPS offers ongoing, individualized support to both the employee and employer (if appropriate), as long as it is needed. During the first 90 days and then fading out after VR/IPS closure, for up to one year.
Uniforms or bus pass assistance
VR must have them financially eligible and services on the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) before this service can be authorized. Once authorized, IPS will send in required items per the IPS Service Billing Matrix.