Imagine a new Program Manager for an outpatient mental health program. You have been hired to develop a recovery-oriented team designed to serve adults with mental health diagnoses. One of your first tasks is to develop a vision/mission statement and also develop job descriptions for staff.

1) Describe your VISION/MISSION for a recovery-oriented program - be specific!

2) Develop a specific job description for the staff you would hire. Include: a brief narrative description of the job and at least 5 "essential requirements" for the staff.

3) Identify the types of challenges you might encounter as you develop your new program and your strategies for dealing with these.

4) Describe how you would ensure that the voice of people in recovery is part of your ongoing work.

5)identify key policies and procedures that would be an essential part of your program.

6) Outline the topics that you believe are essential to discuss during new staff orientation.

7) FIND at least 2 NEW academic resources that you would use to guide your work.