A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing?

A. A psychiatrist primarily diagnoses and manages mental health conditions, including prescribing and monitoring medications. While critical to treatment, a psychiatrist typically does not coordinate housing resources. B. A behavioral therapist focuses on therapeutic interventions and skill-building for behavior management. They do not generally assist with securing housing or social services. C. A psychologist provides assessment, therapy, and counseling for mental health concerns. Housing assistance is outside their usual scope of practice. D. A social worker is correct. social worker specializes in connecting clients to community resources, including housing assistance, financial support, and other social services. Social workers conduct assessments of client needs, advocate for resources, and coordinate care across agencies, making them the appropriate team member to help a client who is unhoused.