Time frames and requirements for assessments are completed within time frames as outlined by program and Social Work Service policy, and accreditation agencies such as Joint Commission and CARF; Possesses knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic injuries/illnesses, common medications and side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan; Act as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver; Conduct timely assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety plan as appropriate; Provide interventions independently with Veterans and their families/caregivers who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, behavioral health, financial, legal, and psychosocial problems; Provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in this service delivery area as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills; Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training staff development and continuing education programs for social work staff. The job functions and responsibilities are listed below but not limited to:
- Function as a Case Manager for a caseload of Veterans admitted into the HUD-VASH program, working with a multi-disciplinary team to assist the Veteran to secure and maintain permanent housing;
- Determine the stage of case management for each Veteran and confirm that the multi-disciplinary team is meeting face to face with the Veteran at the frequency required by the given stage and understand that these face-to-face meetings should take place in Veterans residence unless otherwise indicated;
- Ensure that the teams interventions adhere to the treatment plan created with the Veteran.