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CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CTR Social Worker Program Coordinator in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties Incumbent will work within the HUD-VASH program as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) lead. The incumbent will act as a consultant for HUD-VASH social workers who serve Veterans with complex substance use disorders. The incumbent is also responsible for providing treatment for a caseload of veterans in the HUD-VASH program who have high-risk substance use disorders. Responsible for following local policy and SOP for the Medical Center and the HUD-VASH Program. Actively participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need for and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences. Takes responsibility for improving professional skills, participating in planning and executing specific staff development projects, attending seminars and institutes, and participating in training programs of other disciplines as requested. Works with VA Medical Center multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies to strive for developing more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services to HUD-VASH Program veterans. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of the HUD/VASH program. Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Performs clinical social work functions and specialized clinical social work functions. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs. Identifies high-risk patients and provides clinical care and services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs and substance use disorder treatment needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems and substance use on health care and adherence to treatment plan. General knowledge of veterans\' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension. Incumbent meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Performs other related duties as assigned. VA... For full info follow application link. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/CFBBA43857534240