Social Worker

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Conduct mental health evaluations and psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members. Functions as the ED provider for patients who present to the ED with behavioral health concerns, providing crisis intervention, provisional diagnosis, treatment and disposition recommendations. Work may involve consultation with the on-call psychiatrist. Participates in discharge planning with other disciplines and is responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate. Possesses knowledge of residential placement options including nursing homes, and referral processes for alternative placement in the VA and community. Provides individual, family and group counseling as appropriate. Makes referrals to a variety of appropriate programs such as Health Buddy, MHICM,