A self-rating scale for supported employment participants and practitioners.

Supported Employment services have significantly enhanced the opportunities for competitive employment among persons with mental illnesses. However, the research shows that there remain problems with under-utilization and attrition in these programs. In addition, the rates of termination among those in supported employment placements are high. This article describes a self-rating scale that can be used by both employed and unemployed persons that has the potential to address these problems. The article also reports a study that shows this self-rating scale to be a valid, summary index for the employment relevant variables of job satisfaction, motivation, and job-related experiences. The self-rating scale appears to be a worthy candidate for a trial in supported employment operations.