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The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA) is a statewide trade association representing hospital-based and freestanding organizations that provide mental healthcare, substance use treatment and a broad range of other support services to children and adults with mental health, behavioral, emotional and substance use disorders.

NJAMHAA and the statewide Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS) Leadership Committee worked together to develop a dynamic and comprehensive case management conference especially tailored to meet the needs of all community based case management programs, such as: • ICMS• Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC)• Justice Involved Services (JIS)• Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

(PATH)• Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST)• Supportive Housing (SH)• And others

The purpose of this conference is to support and enhance communication among case managers to promote the general advancement of best practices and service delivery, and to promote a shared commitment to individuals with psychiatric issues in need of or utilizing case management services.

Registration Fees:Member Rate Non- Member Rate $65 $130

Visit www.njamhaa.org/events to register

In order to receive continuing education credits, attendees must sign in and out at the conference registration table. Attendees must also sign in and out of each session attended and submit his/her complete evaluation. After the event, certificates will be mailed to attendees to the addresses provided in their registration within thirty days.

Agenda at a Glance

Registration/Breakfast/Vendor Browsing 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Introductions9:00 a.m. — 9:15 a.m. Shauna MosesVice President, Public Affairs and Member ServicesNJAMHAA, Inc.

Keynote Presentation9:15 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.From Prospective Payment to Fee-for-Service: Impact on Treatment Delivery and Engagement StrategiesNick Armenti, PhDDirector of Managed Care Services, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care

Break/Vendor Browsing10:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.

Workshops A – C 11:00 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.

Lunch12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

Discussion1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Break/Vendor Browsing2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Workshops D – F2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m

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Registration/Breakfast/Vendor Browsing8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Introductions9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Shauna MosesVice President, Public Affairs and Member ServicesNJAMHAA, Inc.

Keynote Presentation9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.From Prospective Payment to Fee-for-Service: Impact on Treatment Delivery and Engagement StrategiesNick Armenti, PhDDirector of Managed Care Services, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care

Course Description: This presentation will suggest and explain case management strategies that are designed to engage individuals with serious mental illness and how to maintain them in treatment in a fee-for-service payment environment where the volume of appropriate services delivered determines agencies’ revenues. Participants will also gain an overview of the Interim Management Entity (IME), which provides referrals to addiction treatment providers for all New Jersey residents who are enrolled in or are eligible for Medicaid funded treatment services. In addition, the IME manages utilization at all levels of care, conducts utilization reviews and authorizes providers’ requests for admission to and continuation of addiction treatment.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Anticipate and prepare for upcoming changes in

behavioral health care that will impact providers’ processes.

• Clearlydefinethepubliclyfundedhealthcarepopulationto be served.

• Participate in collaborative integrated delivery systems.• Engage the publicly unded population in necessary

treatment services.

Topic Area:Managed Healthcare

Target Audience:Providers of Behavioral Healthcare at all Levels of Care

Target Practice Area:Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

CE Hours 1.25 General Social Work Credits

Break/Vendor Browsing10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Workshops A – C11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Workshop AHearing Distressing VoicesLaverne S. Williams, CSWDirector of the Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (P.E.W.S.) ProgramMental Health Association in New Jersey

Course Description: The Hearing Distressing Voices experience allows participants to have a glimpse into the lived experience of trying to function and perform tasks while being symptomatic. Participants also gain empathy toward persons who hear voices.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Identify signs and symptoms that persons with

schizophrenia may experience.• Demonstrate empathy for persons with schizophrenia.• Identify coping strategies that can help persons who

hear voices.

Topic Area:Cultural Competency

Target Audience:Social Workers

Target Practice Area:Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

CE Hours 1.25 Social & Cultural Competency Credits

Detailed Agenda

Workshop BAn Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder and InterventionsAmanda Davis MSW, LCSWDirector of Mental Health and Family ServicesJacqueline Felczak, LPC, LCADCSenior Therapist and TrainerIntegrity House

Workshop Description: This interactive workshop will examine the complex presentation of persons with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This workshop’s purpose is to increase the understanding of BPD from the perspective of biological and psychosocial models. Participants will be given an opportunity to explore and better understand their own responses as mental health professionals when supporting individuals diagnosed with BPD. With the understanding of strategies for positive interventions, participants will be better equipped in their roles of helping persons with BPD to achieve lives of wellness and recovery.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Explain the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual 5definition

of personality disorder and list the three clusters of disorders.

• Explain the possible causes of BPD. • Explain the prevalence of BPD and risk of co-morbidity

with other psychiatric diagnoses.• Describe how stigma of BPD affects clinical alliance and

progress toward treatment goals.• List effective therapeutic treatment interventions for

persons with BPD.

Topic Area: Borderline Personality Disorder

Target Audience: Case Managers, Clinicians, Counselors

Audience Practice Area: Beginner, Intermediate

CE Hours - 1.25 Clinical Credits

Workshop CThe Trends and Effects of Substance Use Affecting Specific PopulationsAnthony Castellano, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, ICADC Vice President of Substance Use Services, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupJean M. Hennon, MA, LMFT, LCADCClinical Supervisor, Substance Use Services, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupLaura A. Messina, MSW, LCSW, LCADCClinical Supervisor, Substance Use Services, Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Workshop Description: This workshop will focus on the connection between substance use and the effects substances have on mental health disorders, as well as the dangers. An overview will be given on most recent statistics and treatment, including medication assisted treatment, to achieve abstinence and improve individuals’ consumers’ lives through wellness and recovery.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Identify the most commonly used substances, their

effects, and related signs and symptoms.• Describe and outline the connection between substance

use disorders and mental illness.• Demonstrate understanding of the evidence-based

practices most commonly used to treat co-occurring disorders.

• Make appropriate referrals to address co-occurring disorders.

Topic Area: Addictions

Target Audience: Integrated Case Management (Case Managers and Supervisors)

Audience Target Levels: Beginner

CE Hours - 1.25 Clinical Credits

Lunch12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Detailed Agenda

Discussion1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Self–Care for Mental Health Outreach WorkersLinda B. Van Fossen, MA, LPCExecutive DirectorCounseling Centers for Human Development, Inc.

• Compassion fatigue• Burn out• Providing quality, compassionate care while transitioning

to a fee for service billing model• Strategies for stress reduction, wellness and prevention

from mental health/substance use problems

No CEU Credits Offered

Break/Vendor Browsing2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Workshops D – F2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m

Workshop DUnderstanding the Social Security Disability ProcessDavid VinokurovDistrict Manager, Social Security Administration

Workshop Description: This informative seminar will be led by David Vinokurov andotherrepresentativesoftheTrentonDistrictOffice.Participants will learn about how and when to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other topics. Mr. Vinokurov will address the differences between SSDI and SSI, as well as how and when to go about submitting applications. He will also cover what individualsneedtoknowinadvanceofapplyingforbenefits,as well as what documentation and reports are needed to ensure a smooth process.

The Social Security Administration has expanded the services available with My Social Security accounts, personalized online accounts that people can use beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive Social Securitybenefits.

Morethan60millionSocialSecuritybeneficiariesandSSIrecipientscannowaccesstheirbenefitverificationletters,payment histories and earnings records instantly using their online accounts. They can also change their addresses, start direct deposit and update their information for direct deposit online.

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Explain Social Security Disability Insurance.• Describe the differences between SSI and SSDI.• Explainhowtofileanonlineapplication.• Describe the registration process for My SSA.• Gettheapplication“right”thefirsttime.

Topic Area: AllSocialSecuritybenefits

Target Audience:Social Workers, Counselors, Management, Fiscal

Audience Target Levels: Intermediate, Advanced

CE Hours - 1.25 General Credits

Detailed Agenda

Workshop EDocumenting Targeted Case ManagementPerry Iasiello, MSW, LCSWExecutive Director of Behavioral Health Services Prospect – East Orange General Hospital, Inc.

Course Description: Providing Targeted Case Management is at the core of community based behavioral health care. Understanding the aspects of documenting this essential service is critical to sustainability.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Describe the myths and truths about documenting case

management services in the present environment.• Explain what is billable and what is not billable under

current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations and determinations.

• Describeimportantservicedefinitions.• List the absolutely necessary pieces of information that

must be captured in clinical records.

Topic Area: Adult Targeted Case Management

Target Audience: Case Managers, Supervisors, Social Workers, Counselors

Audience Target Levels: Intermediate

CE Hours - 1.25 General Credits

Workshop FSuicide Prevention and Awareness for Mental Health Professionals Michael D’Amico MSW, LCSWDirector of Children and Families Services, Oaks Integrated Care Workshop Description: This training is designed to educate staff working in the mentalhealthfieldonthetopicofsuicide,includingprevention, awareness, assessment and treatment. Attendees will learn to detect warning signs in adults and adolescents involved in treatment and case management services. The workshop will correct myths about suicide and develop awareness for professionals working with individuals who are at risk or actively suicidal. Lastly, the workshop will review best practices with regard to screening, safety planning, engagement and follow-up of individuals receiving services regarding their suicidal risk

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:• Describe factors and circumstances that place individuals

at risk of suicide. • Identify current best practices in prevention and detection

of suicidality.• Explain how to develop effective plans to ensure the safety

of individuals who are at risk of suicide. Topic Area: Suicide Prevention/Assessment for Adult, and Adolescents

Target Audience: Social Workers, Case Managers, Mental Health Professionals, Direct Care Staff

Audience Target Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

CE Hours - 1.25 Clinical Credits

Detailed Agenda

Registration RatesWe are pleased to offer discounted rates for our members. Werequestthatyouconfirmyourorganization’smembershipstatustoensurethatyoubenefitfromthediscountifyouarea member. Please visit www.njamhaa.org and click on the NJAMHAA Membership Directory button on the left column to view our membership list to see if your organization is included. If the discounted rate is paid by a nonmember, the nonmember will be invoiced for the difference. We would be happy to discuss membership with you if you are interested.

Online RegistrationToensureefficiencyandaccuracy,weneedtoprocessallregistrations online. E-mails and faxes do not constitute registrations. After completing your online registration, if you arepayingbycheck,pleaseprinttheconfirmationandsendacopy of it along with your payment, made payable to NJAMHAA and mail to Accounts Payable, at NJAMHAA (see address below).Ifyouhaveanydifficultieswithonlineregistration,please contact Julie Moy at 609-838-5488, ext. 218.

Media Release By completing the online registration, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken throughout each training/conference and may be used in any and all NJAMHAA online and paper publications, website and media and NJAMHAA will be held harmless regarding their use. This pertains to individuals who register themselves, as well as individuals who are registered by others.

Cancellation, Substitution and Refund PolicyAttendee registrants (not sponsors or exhibitors), must cancel registrations IN WRITING ONLY to Julie Moy via fax at 609-838-5489 or e-mail at events@njamhaa.org, by 4:00 p.m., seven calendar days prior to the conference start date in order to receive a 100 percent refund. Substitute registrations can be made after that date. No-show registrants will still be responsible for payment of their registration fees IN FULL and will be invoiced accordingly. Phone calls and voicemails will not be accepted as a means of cancellation.

Sponsors and exhibitor registrants must cancel registrations IN WRITING ONLY by 4:00 p.m., 30 calendar days prior to the conference in order to receive a 100 percent refund of the registration fee. If you cancel your registration between

15 and 29 days prior to the conference start date, you will receive only a 50 percent refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be made within 15 or fewer days of the start date. Phone calls and voicemails will not be accepted as a means of cancellation.

Grievance PolicyShouldanyregistrantbedissatisfiedwiththequalityoftheir continuing education program or exhibiting experience during this event, a request in writing, explaining why you weredissatisfied,mustbesubmittedtoNJAMHAAwithinfivebusinessdaysoftheconclusionoftheconference/training in order to receive a full refund of registration fees. Theclaimmustbeavalidclaimandsupportedbyspecificdocumentation and not to be used to acquire a refund. Your request can be sent to Julie Moy via e-mail at events@njamhaa.org or fax to 609-838-5489. Full grievance policy details can be found on NJAMHAA.org/events.

Payment Information and Insufficient FundsOnline payments may be made in the form of a Visa or MasterCard. Checks are also accepted, made payable to “Accounts Payable” and mailed to NJAMHAA, 3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102, Mercerville, NJ 08619. If a credit card is declined for any reason, a $15 fee will be applied to your invoice and be required as payment. If a checkisreturnedbythebankduetoinsufficientfunds,a$35fee will be applied to your invoice and required as payment. Individuals holding outstanding balances will be ineligible to attend future NJAMHAA conferences or trainings until the outstanding balances are paid in full. Each individual with an outstanding balance that has been carried for more than 30 days will incur a $25 late fee, which will be applied to the invoice and required as payment.

New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies3575 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, NJ 08619Phone: 609.838.5488Fax: 609.838.5489www.njamhaa.org

ADA AccommodationsParticipants who require disability accommodations, please contact Julie Moy at 609.838.5488 ext. 218 or by e-mail at jmoy@njamhaa.org at least seven business days prior to the event.

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