Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Training
An evidence-based, international, supported employment
approach for people with serious mental illness.
Lead: Brian Dean, MA, CRC
Register for IPS Training – Fully On-Demand!
What is Individual Placement & Support?
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 refers to the evidence-based practice of supported employment. Research shows that people in IPS attain employment faster, hold their jobs for longer, and work more hours. Evidence from 28 Randomized Controlled Trials demonstrates IPS as a highly effective employment strategy for people with serious mental illness and a promising practice for expansion to other populations. (IPS Employment Center, 2026)
Individual Focus
IPS focuses on your strengths and preferences — you are the expert in your employment journey.
Work is Recovery
It’s an essential part of recovery. Employment is a typical path for adults in our society. It’s a cost-effective alternative to day treatment.
Core Principles
IPS stands apart as a model guided by 8 principles that prioritize zero exclusion, rapid job placement, and integrated clinical care.
Fidelity
A 25-item fidelity scale assures service providers adhere to the IPS program model and deliver quality outcomes.
About the Training
Transform Lives Through Evidence-Based Employment Services – 100% On-Demand.
This comprehensive training equips employment professionals with the essential skills to successfully implement IPS, empowering people with serious mental illness to achieve competitive, community-integrated jobs at a flexible, self-guided pace.
Participants in our training will:
- engage a fully on-demand curriculum in our learning management platform
- complete assignments and knowledge checks
- earn a certificate of completion
Registration Information:
Learn anytime, anywhere, and start making a measurable impact today!
- Cost: $365 per person
- Registration: Ongoing
- Start Date: Begin the Monday after receiving registration confirmation.
This training is offered exclusively to IPS Employment Specialists employed by a Community Mental Health Center. ce Use Disorder On-Demand Training.
IPS for People with Substance Use Disorder:
A Supplemental Training for IPS Employment Specialists
We are also proud to launch IPS for People with Substance Use Disorder: A Supplemental Training for IPS Employment Specialists. This curriculum was designed to be a supplemental resource course for IPS Employment Specialists working with people with substance use disorders. IPS Employment Specialists must take the general IPS On-Demand course prior to enrolling.
This training encompasses seven modules:
- IPS Overview
- IPS for people with substance use disorder (SUD)
- Building and maintaining employer relationships
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accommodations
- Person-Centered planning for people in SUD treatment
- Working with integrated SUD treatment teams
- Medicaid work incentives for people in SUD treatment
Registration Information:
- Cost: $200 per person
- Registration: Ongoing
- Start Date: Begin the Monday after receiving registration confirmation.
All IPS Training require a passcode to access the registration form. If you do not have the passcode or have questions around the training and eligibility requirements, please reach out to Brian Dean at Brian.Dean@cuanschutz.edu
Special thanks to the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration for their partnership and support in the development of these trainings.
Check Out these IPS Resources!
IPS Social Media Toolkit
The IPS Social Media Toolkit promotes awareness of the Individual Placement and Support model of supported employment.
IPS Tools and Learning
Equipping professionals to provide the highest quality IPS supported employment services.
For more information about IPS, please email brian.dean@cuanschutz.edu