Tiffany L. Price

· Conduct comprehensive pre-inspection research to assess program effectiveness and compliance, ensuring thorough evaluation processes.

· Draft high-impact reports, executive summaries, and recommendations, delivering clear and concise findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.

· Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, contributing to evidence-based recommendations.

· Provide preliminary findings in out-briefings to vet center and district leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.

· Deliver professional briefings to OIG leaders, stakeholders, and program managers, effectively communicating inspection results and recommendations.

· Monitor team progress, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure high-quality work and adherence to established procedures.

· Develop and review work tools, work papers, and presentations, optimizing inspection processes and reporting efficiency.

· Train, orient, and mentor new staff members, fostering professional development and team cohesion.

· Responsible for the administrative and clinical management of homeless program services, ensuring compliance with VA standards while delivering high-quality care.

· Led a team of over 50 professionals, managing homeless assistance programs and optimizing service delivery for veterans across a 21-county catchment area.

·Advanced community outreach efforts by establishing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.

· Developed, implemented, and assessed program policies and operating procedures, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.

· Monitored staff productivity and ensured compliance with administrative, VA, and clinical program requirements to maintain high performance.

· Conducted data analysis on workload and productivity to inform decision-making and resource allocation.

· Drafted and completed Issue Briefs, Congressional responses, and White House Hotline correspondence to address key policy and operational concerns.

· Developed position descriptions, created performance-based interview questions, organized interview panels, and made hiring decisions for social work positions.

· Ensured adherence to all Veterans Health Administration directives, Joint Commission standards, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) requirements.

· Served as an Ex-Officio Designee on the County Continuum of Care Governing Board, contributing expertise in veteran homeless services.

· Provided day-to-day supervision for social workers and peer support specialists, overseeing time and leave management, documentation reviews, chart audits, and performance evaluations.

· Monitored staff productivity, ensuring encounters met administrative, VA, and program clinical requirements to maintain high service standards.

· Evaluated program processes, providing recommendations for improvements and supporting the implementation of quality-driven changes.

· Led year-end review of Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) requirements, ensuring program compliance and quality assurance.

· Served as the primary liaison between the VA and two contracted emergency housing facilities, overseeing clinical care and program compliance for 49 veterans.

· Monitored contracted residential facilities’ compliance with VA standards, ensuring veterans receive high-quality care and support services. Led annual inspections of facilities, identifying deficiencies and assisting in the development of corrective action plans.

· Provided comprehensive mental health assessments, including diagnosis, for veterans newly assigned to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team.

· Performed suicide risk assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for veterans at risk, ensuring appropriate interventions and safety measures.

· Delivered individual and group psychotherapy for veterans with diverse mental health and substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based treatments.

· Provided crisis intervention, comprehensive case management, and care coordination, connecting veterans to essential resources, including financial aid, legal services, housing, and food assistance.

· Co-Chaired the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Committee, developing and coordinating VA outreach efforts for the annual homeless population count in two counties