Affiliations: Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis, IN, USA | University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA | Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery, Coalition of
Voluntary Mental Health Agencies | Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Gary R. Bond, Department of
Psychology, LD124, IUPUI, 402 N. Blackford St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3275,
USA. Tel.: +1 317 274 6752; Fax: +1 317 274 6756; E-mail: gbond@iupui.edu
Abstract: Objective: To compare fidelity of implementation of supported
employment in different types of provider organizations. Methods: Using opportunity sampling, a multi-state survey yielded a
sample of 106 supported employment programs, including 33 located in community
mental health centers (CMHCs), 18 located in psychosocial rehabilitation
centers, 31 located in comprehensive rehabilitation centers, and 24 housed in
other social service agencies. Program directors completed a telephone
interview on the Quality of Supported Employment Implementation Scale (QSEIS),
a 33-item supported employment fidelity scale. Results: CMHC-based programs rated significantly higher on fidelity
than programs housed in psychosocial rehabilitation or comprehensive
rehabilitation centers. Integration with mental health treatment was the key
factor differentiating the types of provider organizations. Conclusions: Type of provider organization is an important factor in
facilitating implementation of evidence-based principles of supported
employment.
