The VA provides a range of brief intervention models; it just depends on the department and client situation. In Lexi’s department, her interventions are brief and are usually single sessions or walk-ins. A high percentage of clients who choose not to return are in fact satisfied with these unplanned single sessions (Bobele, Lopez, Scamardo, & Solorzano, 2008). Sometimes, clients are seen only one time because they received the help they need and see no reason to return (Bobele et al., 2008). The veterans that Lexi encounter with, whether it’s an appointment or walk-in, come for immediate attention that do with receiving or inquiring about clothing/food vouchers, housing referrals/placement, advance directives, and basic referral seeking.
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People in crisis respond best to brief, focused interventions that offer education and support (Keast, 2012). As for meeting the client’s needs, walk-in therapy is highly rewarding to professionals due to the simple fact that clients’ ability to access the service at their chosen moments of need without having to jump over multiple hurdles means that a large percentage are highly motivated (Slive, 2008). Also with walk-in therapy, there are no missed appointments or cancellations, thereby increasing efficiency. Furthermore, single-session intervention is also helpful because it leaves open the option for a second appointment. Having another appointment planned makes it possible for a homework assignment to be given (Bobele et al., 2008). According to Slive, McElheran, and Lawson (2008), 45% of clients reported that one session was sufficient to address their issues. Inevitably, Lexi’s patients are satisfied and only return because prior they discussed about an assessment (e.g. advance directives) that needs a follow up appointment. Other than that, patients are out and on their …show more content…
Through their knowledge, competence, and skills, social workers provide the ultimate collaboration in patient aligned care. Lexi’s role is very important within her department and expresses that she enjoys working the field. She’s the backbone in any given situation and through using the values of NASW, her case management skills meet the clients where there at and provide ethical interventions. The VA values their social workers and takes notice that social work continues to play a pivotal role in service delivery (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2014). Social works have the power and potential to build and influence the creation of an ideal health care delivery system. Social works are ideally educated and positioned to address the challenges of health care reform’s shifting focus, enhancing the quality and efficiency of health care delivery systems, particularly for the nation’s most vulnerable
People in crisis respond best to brief, focused interventions that offer education and support (Keast, 2012). As for meeting the client’s needs, walk-in therapy is highly rewarding to professionals due to the simple fact that clients’ ability to access the service at their chosen moments of need without having to jump over multiple hurdles means that a large percentage are highly motivated (Slive, 2008). Also with walk-in therapy, there are no missed appointments or cancellations, thereby increasing efficiency. Furthermore, single-session intervention is also helpful because it leaves open the option for a second appointment. Having another appointment planned makes it possible for a homework assignment to be given (Bobele et al., 2008). According to Slive, McElheran, and Lawson (2008), 45% of clients reported that one session was sufficient to address their issues. Inevitably, Lexi’s patients are satisfied and only return because prior they discussed about an assessment (e.g. advance directives) that needs a follow up appointment. Other than that, patients are out and on their …show more content…
Through their knowledge, competence, and skills, social workers provide the ultimate collaboration in patient aligned care. Lexi’s role is very important within her department and expresses that she enjoys working the field. She’s the backbone in any given situation and through using the values of NASW, her case management skills meet the clients where there at and provide ethical interventions. The VA values their social workers and takes notice that social work continues to play a pivotal role in service delivery (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2014). Social works have the power and potential to build and influence the creation of an ideal health care delivery system. Social works are ideally educated and positioned to address the challenges of health care reform’s shifting focus, enhancing the quality and efficiency of health care delivery systems, particularly for the nation’s most vulnerable