MICA Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


East Orange, New Jersey, United States Mental Health Association Full time
Position Overview

The Mental Health Association is dedicated to advancing mental wellness through the integration of physical health services, aiming to enhance the care and treatment of individuals experiencing mental health challenges while combating the stigma surrounding mental health disorders and substance use issues.

We are currently seeking a full-time MICA Case Manager to become an integral part of our Partial Care - Prospect House Team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services discipline.
  • A minimum of one year of pertinent experience is required.
  • Two years of experience in delivering co-occurring services is preferred; possession of a CADC or LCADC certification is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in computer usage for electronic medical records management is essential.
  • A valid driver's license and the capability to operate a van are mandatory.
  • Experience in facilitating MICA group sessions is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead MICA group sessions.
  • Oversee the daily execution of the Partial Care Program in collaboration with team members, supervisors, and clients to deliver essential services to individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions, enhancing their community engagement.
  • Design and conduct milieu activities, including therapeutic, coping, and psycho-educational groups aimed at fostering social skills and promoting independent living and relapse prevention.
  • Work closely with clients and staff to achieve psycho-social objectives and tasks within the unit.
  • Manage the milieu environment effectively.
  • Participate in community outings, including driving responsibilities.
  • Provide case management services for assigned clients, coordinating their medical, psychiatric, financial, residential, social, and legal needs.
  • Engage in regular goal-setting sessions with clients.
  • Offer crisis intervention as necessary.
  • Assist clients in obtaining medical records and entitlements, particularly Medicaid/Medicare and food assistance.
  • Act as a liaison with families, boarding home personnel, and local agencies serving the elderly population.
  • Consult regularly with program psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Organize transportation services and provide transport as required.
  • Collaborate with the Program Director and Supervisor to enhance program development, expand service offerings, select necessary supplies, and explore innovative program methodologies.
  • Complete required in-service training sessions.
  • Meet established productivity benchmarks in delivering direct services to clients.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Program Director and Program Coordinator.

We offer fully covered medical benefits for eligible staff, a generous 401(k) matching program, and ample paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.

The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We uphold a policy of equal employment opportunity, free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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