100688: Making Connections That Work: Partnerships Between Vocational Rehabilitiation and Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs

About the Course:

This article discusses vocational rehabilitation and its history, briefly outlines its case management format, and discusses the limitations of the format. Addresses ways to incorporate VR staff into the aftercare process. Discusses partnership efforts in the state of Oregon between an American Indian-based treatment center and the Oregon Department of Human Services; Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Outlines suggestions to allow the reader to create and maintain ties for improving collaboration in their communities. NOTE Course material begins on page 85 of article.

Publication Date:

Volume 10, Number 2, 2001

Author

Sheila R. Hitchen, M.A.

About the Authors:

State of Oregon DHS/OVRS

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about partnership efforts between vocational rehabilitation and treatment centers. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe ways that VR offices and treatment centers can improve collaboration.

2. Identify the common elements of the vocational rehabilitation process and how it relates to clients recovering from substance abuse.