Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Summary The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) is located at the Columbia VA HCS and serves to assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) and facilitate implementation of recovery-oriented services in Mental Health programs, which includes education of providers and veterans and their families on recovery and evaluation of implementation efforts. Responsibilities Total Rewards: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but not limited to: Advises Mental Health (MH) Chief or program directors on filling peer specialist positions and serves as a consultant to peer support specialists. Assists with VA regional or local recovery-oriented training, meetings, or conferences as needed. Serves as a MH Liaison to the facility Consumer Council. Provides an annual report on implementation progress to the VISN RC and the NRC; other reports will also be prepared as requested. Meets quart...