Client Scenarios
Anne was fired for being tardy, what do you do
Find a new job that is scheduled later in the day
IPS is an evidence based practice
True
IPS stands for
Individual placement support
The amount of people allowed on a VS (IPS worker's) caseload
20 or less
VS (IPS Counselor's) meet with a clinician in person how frequently
Every 6 months
Family member's do not support a person working, what is the next step
Meet with member and family to collaborate
*same with schooling
VS (IPS Worker's) may conduct evaluation's when meeting with client's
False
The eight principles of IPS
1. Competitive Employment
2. Systematic Job Development
3. Rapid Job Search
4. Integrated Services
5. Benefits Planning
6. Zero Exclusion
7. Time Unlimited Supports
8. Worker Preference
VS (IPS Counselors) need to be in contact with an employer after how many days from intake
30 days
VS (IPS Workers) meet with mental health treatment team's how often
Once a week
A job wants to conduct a background check, the VS (IPS Worker's) role is to
Be upfront about the situation and explain the member's life is back on track.
False
1. Assisting them in reporting
2. Getting connected with a trained benefits counselor
How much time should VS (IPS Worker) be out in the community
65% of the time
The purpose of the unit meetings (weekly team meetings)
A person does not know what to do for work, what is the next step
To take them on workplace visits
True
Vocational Unit's (or Program's) Need what to qualify as IPS
2 full time VS and a supervisor
How much of the TOTAL caseload may be employed at the same establishment
15%
One role of the mental health practitioners
To encourage everyone to go back to work
*Does NOT write notes for time off due to mental health
Client was fired from moving slowly, what is the next step
Speak with mental health team about how to help them become faster
Seasonal positions are NOT competitive employment
False.
*It could be if it leads to long term employment
IPS is being researched in what 5 countries
1. USA
2. Asia
3. Europe
4. North America
5. Australia
Goal of VS (IPS Worker)
Partner with IPS specialist for resources
If VS (IPS Counselor) is apart of 2 mental health teams, what needs to be done
Attend both team meetings once a week