The MICA Coordinator provides psycho-education and counseling relevant to chemical dependency and relapse prevention. The position also conducts assessment screenings to determine client needs/preferences and formulates/implements service plans, treatment, transition and discharge/continuing care planning collaboratively with individual clients.
Education Requirements: 1. An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, physical therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology or other human services field; or 2. An associate level education or higher in any field with three years of experience working directly with persons with behavior health diagnoses and medical or 3. A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
Experience Requirements: 1. Two years’ experience providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders; or 2. Two years’ experience in linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing, and financial services).
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