Recupero Seguro on what the job is

Mr. Recupero:
"I searched the internet last night at the hotel and found some VA hospitals are looking for staff to fill positions for recovery coordinators. I read what the job for recovery coordinators in the VA system is. Let me read it to you. It says:

[Serves as Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) to assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC).

Functions as a champion and advocate for the recovery model. Also serves as a recovery ombudsman to the Mental Health Service Chief, program managers, and staff on recovery and implementation of recovery oriented services.

In conjunction with the Chief of Mental Health, develops a 3-5 year plan for the facility that identifies staged implementation of recovery oriented services. Responsible for coordinating the evaluation of recovery implementation and reporting results to the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC).

With the guidance of the NRC, the LRC will implement measures to assess recovery policy and procedure adherences, as well as assess that the recovery model is embodied in the Mental Health programs.

Develops a facility recovery education plan for providers and for veterans and their families. Develops an ongoing education plan for providers. Develops an ongoing education plan for veterans and their families.

Serves as a consultant to Mental Health programs and recovering veterans in development of peer support groups, consumer counseling, and consumer operated services. When available, community resources will be utilized.

Also will also spend no more the 25% of time engaged in direct clinical services, providing recovery oriented care to seriously mentally ill veterans].




I think I will apply for this job".


Ms Pura: "Me too."

Alexandria, Pura and Recupero

Pura:
"Here we are after a long delay a the San Juan airport. Sure is good to rest at this nice hotel in Old Alexandria. Great view of the city from the window!"

Recupero:
"Let me tell you something. I have been afraid to fly all my life but this training is very important for us. Did you know that the President's 2003 Commission on Mental Health is likely to have a better outcome than another of President Bush's decisions that same year?

Pura:
"What d'you mean?"

Recupero: "I am talking about the war. Both going into war in Iraq and the new paradigm on recovery started the same year".

Pura: "I see. But that has little importance now. Let's move to the training site. It all starts at 10am but we have to sign up earlier. The hotel has complimentary coffee at the lobby."

Living drama

Here you will read about a living drama.

Pura Sobriedad is a virtual (fantasized) character that roams the Substance Abuse Program since 1994. She seduces patients into sobriety (origin of her last name).

Now she will join Recupero Seguro in a dialogue on sobriety and recovery. Recupero Seguro is a character with a positive outlook of the world.


Playfulness and humor have a psychological impact on people. Playfulness and humor helps to avoid professional burn-out and is one of the human activities that sustains our mental health.

Any similarities with living or deceased health care professionals is not an accident. It is a purposeful conspiration.