Supported employment services aim to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities achieve and maintain competitive employment through ongoing, individualized supports. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain III: Community Integration) emphasizes that supported employment provides long-term supports to ensure job retention and success, tailored to the individual’s evolving needs (Task III.A.3: "Support individuals in pursuing self-directed community activities, including employment"). Option B (long-term) aligns with this, as supported employment models, like Individual Placement and Support (IPS), offer continuous assistance (e.g., job coaching, workplace accommodations) without predetermined time limits, recognizing that employment challenges may persist.

Option A (time-limited) contradicts the supported employment model, which avoids arbitrary cutoffs. Option C (focused on past employment) is irrelevant, as supports address current and future job needs. Option D (focused on vocational testing) is a preliminary step, not the core of ongoing employment support. The PRA Study Guide and IPS guidelines confirm long-term supports as essential for supported employment, supporting Option B.