Individual Placement and Support (IPS) workforce development framework for headspace
Overview
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is considered the most effective and evidence-based model of employment support for people living with mental ill-health. IPS involves the co-location of vocational specialists with mental health teams who work collaboratively to support individuals into employment.
The development and implementation of this IPS Workforce Development Framework will support the expansion of IPS in headspace. The Framework aims to increase and retain IPS workforce availability, capacity, and capability to deliver IPS programs in headspace, ultimately improving vocational recovery outcomes for young people experiencing mental ill-health.
The IPS Workforce Development Framework outlines actions – including training and learning, peer-to-peer learning, career pathways, and recruitment support – to improve the quality, recruitment, and retention of IPS vocational specialists in headspace centres. It offers insights into the process of supporting the expanding supported employment workforces across various sectors.