Smith, PLCSW, PLMHP, Named VCHS Heritage Program Director

ORD, Neb. – Riley (Callan) Smith, PLCSW, PLMHP, has been named the program director of the Heritage Program for Seniors at Valley County Health System (VCHS).

The Heritage Program is an individualized, outpatient behavioral health program for adults age 55-plus. The program provides confidential counseling services in both group and individual sessions for patients dealing with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, in addition to other services such as a community Alzheimer’s support group. An Ord native, Smith has worked as a licensed mental health practitioner with Heritage since 2016.

 “I am very excited to be stepping into this role as director of the Heritage Program. The focus of the Heritage Program is to aid our patients in increased quality of life and to empower them to restore optimal mental and emotional health,” Smith said. “As a team, we will continue to provide our patients, their families and our community with our strength in mental health services and continue to share our commitment to the geriatric population.”

Prior to working at Heritage, Smith worked as a home health and hospice social worker at Lexington Regional Health Center. Smith also worked in the fields of child welfare and substance abuse. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology of counseling from Morningside College and earned her master’s degree in social work with a certificate in end-of-life care from the University of Iowa.

Heidi Hess, MS, LPCC, has served as interim program director at Heritage since May 2017.

For more information about the Heritage Program for Seniors at VCHS, call 308-728-4340.

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Pictured: Riley Smith, PLCSW, PLMHP