The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is looking for a Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) who serves to 1) assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) and 2) 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.
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, OH and Fort Thomas, KY serving 15 counties in Southwest OH, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH.
The CVAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division. Duties: Collaborates with the VA medical facility Inpatient Mental Health Program Manager, develops a local Standard Operating Procedure addressing the education, staff training and implementation of recovery-oriented care on the inpatient mental health unit.
Reviews policies, procedures, staff training, Veteran treatment materials, and other components of Inpatient Mental Health Services at least annually. Serves as a MH Liaison to the facility Veteran Mental Health Council and supports inclusion of Veterans voice in leadership decisions related to mental health care. Consults with MH Chief or program directors on filling peer specialist positions and serves as a consultant to peer support specialists.
Facilitates the integration of recovery-oriented services across all mental health programs in VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics to help ensure that Veterans have access to services (e.g., peer support, family services, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers, skills training and therapeutic and supported employment programs).
Provides an annual report on implementation progress to the VISN RC and the NRC; other reports will also be prepared as requested. Meets monthly via conference call and works collaboratively with other VISN LRCs to coordinate a network response to recovery implementation and implementation of CO policies and procedures related to recovery. Participates in assigned facility MH leadership meetings and policy planning groups.
Serves as Champion of Recovery as "upstream suicide prevention" in all levels of care. Completes other duties as assigned by Supervisor to support Veteran/Family Mental Health and Well-being. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others. Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
Supports the training experiences of LPMHC students, interns, and fellows within MHCL programming. Accepts responsibility for development and maintenance of professional standards of treatment. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Uses critical decision-making skills to quickly, logically, and accurately prioritize difficult needs and potential solutions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: AD HOC, per agency policy discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92551-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $93231 – $121203/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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