Assistant MICA Program Manager
About The Position
Arundel Lodge is dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery journey from mental illness, physical illness, and substance abuse. We provide high-quality, person-centered services grounded in the Recovery Model, emphasizing hope, empowerment, respect, and self-determination. The Assistant MICA Program Manager plays a key leadership role within the Residential Rehabilitation Program, supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while assisting with daily program operations and staff supervision. The Assistant MICA Program Manager supports the Program Manager in the day-to-day operations of the MICA residential program. This role combines direct client support, program oversight, and leadership responsibilities. The Assistant Manager helps ensure continuity of care, adherence to program standards, and a recovery-oriented environment for persons served.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field, or relevant experience.
- With Bachelorâs degree: minimum of one (1) year experience in mental health or
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of Recovery Model principles and trauma-informed care.
- Strong communication, organization, and crisis management skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain familiarity with all pertinent information for individuals on assigned caseloads, including diagnoses, psychiatric and somatic history, treatment plans, medications, and identified needs.
- Assist persons served with identifying and pursuing individualized recovery goals.
- Assess stages of change and apply appropriate interventions.
- Provide daily living skills support, including ADLs, money management, diet coaching, shopping, cleaning, transportation, and life skills instruction.
- Practice and model Recovery Model principles in all interactions.
- Provide supervision and leadership coverage in the Program Managerâs absence.
- Ensure work shifts are adequately staffed and maintain emergency coverage.
- Direct daily staff activities and provide staff support as needed.
- Review timesheets for accuracy and overtime compliance.
- Conduct team meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
- Oversee the condition, safety, and cleanliness of program residences.
- Coordinate psychiatric and somatic care with nurses, providers, pharmacies, and program staff.
- Monitor medication administration in accordance with agency protocol.
- Review medication supply and inspect residential medication storage.
- Communicate medication concerns or discrepancies to nursing staff and the Program Manager.
- Assist with new move-ins, referrals, admissions, and discharges.
- Ensure residences are prepared for incoming persons served.
- Identify early warning signs of psychiatric or physical decompensation.
- Apply crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety and stabilization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
