2026 ICMS Conference

Dr. Debra L. Wentz is President and CEO of NJAMHAA and Executive Director of its 501(c)(3) affiliate, the New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI). She is dedicated to improving lives by transforming perceptions of mental health and addiction among government officials, corporate leaders, the media, and the public through innovative advocacy, communications, and education.
Under her leadership, NJAMHAA received the Advocacy Leadership Award for Organizational Excellence from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in 2020. Dr. Wentz has been honored with numerous state and national awards for her contributions.

A recognized expert in mental health and substance use issues, she is frequently featured and cited in the media. Dr. Wentz serves on multiple state and national boards and committees, including as Chair of the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma and member of the New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council.

Her academic achievements include a doctoral degree from the University of Paris, France; a second PhD and an MA from the University of Connecticut; an Executive MBA from the Wharton Business School’s Alternative Careers Program at the University of Pennsylvania; and a BA from Goucher College.

Renee Carrillo, MS, is a Director at Oaks Integrated Care overseeing the Burlington and Mercer County Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS) Programs, as well as the Senior Well Being Program in Camden and Mercer Counties. She also serves as Co-Chair of NJAMHAA’s ICMS Practice Group.

Previously, Renee managed the Justice Involved Services Programs across Burlington, Camden, and Mercer Counties. She began her mental health career in 2000 as an ICMS case manager at Family Services of Burlington County (now Oaks Integrated Care), working with adults living with mental illness.

Renee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University (1999) and earned her Master’s degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation with a Leadership Track from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2010. She also serves as a liaison to law enforcement for her agency and was named Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Provider of the Year in 2022.

Laurie DeSimone-Celuch, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, serves as the Associate Vice President of Crisis and Community Services at CarePlus NJ and Co-Chair of the NJAMHAA ICMS Practice Group. She currently oversees programs that provide case management and clinical services to adults and youth across northern New Jersey.

Laurie earned her Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College and holds Master's degrees from both John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Monmouth University. With over 15 years of experience in direct service and leadership roles within mental health and addiction treatment provider agencies, she is a licensed practitioner and clinical supervisor dedicated to fostering strong teams and delivering high-quality care.

David Helfand is the Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for substance use and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. DMHAS is responsible for the coordination, administration, management and supervision of the community public mental health system, and is also responsible for planning and monitoring funding for programs serving adults, and their family members, with substance use disorders, mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

David began his career working for community-based non profit agencies and then joined state service in 2000 as a social worker at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital. In 2007, and over the years, David served as Program Analyst, Regional Coordinator and Assistant Director overseeing the Office of Community Services and the Division’s regional offices statewide. In July 2024, David had served as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner overseeing the mental health and substance use disorder fee for service units, the Disaster and Terrorism Branch and the Office of Community Services.

David received his Master’s of Science in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from the Rutgers School of Health Related Professions (formerly UMDNJ).

Angela Wairimu (pronounced WHY-REE-MO) serves as the ICMS Coordinator for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She brings over five years of experience as a Program Analyst in the Northern Region Office of the Office of Community Services, where she worked closely with ICMS teams across multiple counties. Angela currently also serves as the Program Analyst for Middlesex County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kean University (2009). Known for her dedication and passion for making a difference, Angela is excited to continue collaborating with ICMS teams across the state.

Dr. Michael Wiltsey is a clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice. He is also a retired law enforcement officer where he became highly involved with the New Jersey Resiliency Program for Law Enforcement, a statewide training program promoting resilience and wellness concepts. Dr. Wiltsey is a trainer, facilitator, and speaker on mental health wellness, resiliency, and positive psychology.

Description: This interactive session will examine the unique workplace stressors faced by Integratred Case Management Services (ICMS) professionals and explores practical, evidence-based strategies for building resilience. Participants will gain a better understanding of burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress while learning skills to enhance well-being, maintain professional effectiveness, and promote long-term career sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the signs and symptoms of occupational stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout, and explain their impact on professional effectiveness and personal well-being.
Analyze the workplace stressors unique to Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS) professionals and their effects on resilience, job performance, and career sustainability.
Apply evidence-based resilience strategies to improve emotional regulation, strengthen decision-making, and enhance recovery from workplace stress.

Case Manager Award Nomination Rules & Guidelines
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

Exemplary Performance
Demonstrate performance that goes above and beyond expectations. Be sure to include specific examples that highlight what makes your nominee stand out.

Experience
Be employed as an ICMS Case Manager for at least one year.

Consumer-Centered Commitment
Consistently make dedicated efforts to exceed the recovery needs of the individuals they serve.

Positive Attitude
Maintain a consistently positive, solution-focused attitude in their daily work.

Team Collaboration
Effectively work within an integrated team model and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Wellness and Recovery Focus
Embrace wellness and recovery principles both personally and professionally, and actively educate consumers about these values.

Advocacy
Show persistence in advocating for the services and supports needed by their consumers, going the extra mile on their behalf.

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Countdown to ICMS Conference

8:30 – 9:15 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Networking

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Welcome

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks

9:45 – 10:30 AM | Keynote Address

10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break and Vendor Browsing

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Morning Session

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Luncheon

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Afternoon Session

🏆1:30 – 2:30 PM | ICMS Case Manager of the Year Awards Luncheon

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