Vocational rehabilitation (vr) services at va portland | veterans affairs

HOW TO ACCESS VHA VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES VHA Vocational Rehab can be accessed through a consult to Vocational Rehabilitation Services submitted by a Primary Care Provider (PCP), Licensed

Mental Health Provider or Prescriber (Psychiatrist, APRN, PA). If you have questions please call the program at . The Program is for Veterans whose lives have been disrupted by mental

illness or co-existing physical disability who would benefit from a supportive, stable, and structured approach to work related goals. VHA Vocational Rehab utilizes work-based treatment to

facilitate and strengthen employment potential and to provide a continuum of vocational skill development. Veterans work with clinical staff to overcome barriers in finding employment.  

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST (VRS) After admission into program, Veterans are assigned to a VRS who will assist them with job searching, career assessment, community referrals, and

provide follow along supports (if needed). VHA VOC REHAB HELPS IMPROVE SKILLS INCLUDING: * Communication * Computer Literacy/application skills * Working with others * Working in a

structured environment * Responsibility & independence * Hands-on skills TREATMENT COMPONENTS * Transitional Work (TW) * Supportive Employment (SE) * Community Based employment Services

(CBES) ADMISSION Upon receipt of a consult, the Veteran will be contacted to contact their physician and complete a medical clearance form. Once complete, Veteran will be scheduled for an

initial assessment by Voc. Rehab staff. Following screening and evaluation, the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists (VRS) will discuss program options with the Veteran. Veterans may be

referred to other programs (i.e., VR&E, Community Employment Programs) if another program is more appropriate. Enrollment decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

  * Veteran must be eligible for VA services * Veteran must be motivated to engage in competitive employment * Medical clearance will be obtained prior to CWT enrollment * For SE program

enrollment, Veteran should have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) diagnosis