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Introduction This proposal is a case to increase the number of social workers at the University of Idaho to help veterans that suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD and those that require additional help and support. According to McHugh et al. (2012), mental illness in Moscow, ID is a target of stigmatization and is inadequately addressed. The social workers would be focusing on coordinating a variety of services the students may need including counseling or support services. This proposal examined the needs of veterans attending University of Idaho and has determined that hiring an individual to handle more cases can lead to more student veterans receiving the help they need. Funds required for this position would need to come from the University of Idaho’s Veterans Affairs budget. Problem or Needs Statement Current trends of PTSD suggest that according to the VA, 7-8% of the population will develop PTSD …show more content…

The Brief Trauma Questionnaire includes 10 items and is designed to assess traumatic exposure, this type of questionnaire addresses life threats and serious injury (ptsd.va.gov, 2016). Another common assessment used for screening for PTSD is the Beck Anxiety Inventory - Primary Care (BAI-PC). The BAI-PC is a 7 item self-report, subset of the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Individuals that test positive should then be assessed with a structured interview for PTSD. The Davidson Trauma Scale consists of 17 items and assesses the symptoms of PTSD (ptsd.va.gov, 2016). Methods For the recruitment process the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Jennie Hall, will need to be contacted. in order to begin the recruitment process. Next a job description is developed and approved through a Position Authorization Form. The position is advertised online on the university website. Once candidates are selected, they will be screened and begin interviewing. Cultural

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