Supported Employment Services
Helping you find meaningful work — and keep it.
About Supported Employment Services
Supported Employment at Aurora Wellness uses the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model — the most evidence-based approach to helping people with serious mental illness find and maintain competitive employment.
Unlike traditional vocational programs that focus on job readiness training in a controlled setting, IPS integrates employment specialists directly into the behavioral health treatment team. The goal is to get you into a real job, in a real workplace, with ongoing support.
Services include job development (finding opportunities that match your interests and skills), job coaching, employer education, benefits counseling, and ongoing support after you are hired.
Who We Can Help
- Current Aurora Wellness patients who want to find or maintain employment
- Individuals whose mental health condition has created barriers to employment
- People who are re-entering the workforce after a period of disability or hospitalization
- Those who need support navigating benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid) alongside working
What to Expect
You will be paired with a dedicated Employment Specialist who is a member of your behavioral health treatment team.
Together you will develop a vocational profile based on your skills, interests, and work history — with zero judgment about your past.
Your Employment Specialist will reach out to employers on your behalf, accompany you to job interviews if helpful, and provide on-site coaching after you start.
Ongoing support is available for as long as you need it — there is no arbitrary time limit on supported employment services.
Is This Right for Me?
You may benefit from this service if:
- You are a current Aurora Wellness patient who wants to work
- You want a real job in the community — not sheltered or supervised work
- You are managing a mental health condition that has made employment challenging
- You want support navigating how working will affect your Social Security or Medicaid benefits
Your Treatment Journey
Express Your Interest
Tell your Aurora provider you're interested in supported employment. They'll connect you with the IPS team.
Meet Your Employment Specialist
A dedicated specialist joins your care team and works with you to understand your employment goals.
Job Development
Your specialist contacts employers, tailors your application, and advocates for you in the hiring process.
Ongoing Support
Coaching, check-ins, and support for as long as you need after starting your job.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Don't Have to Face This Alone.
Our compassionate team is ready to help you take the first step toward lasting wellness.