LEADERSHIP

Jason Eric Schiffman, MD, MA, MBA, is the founder and medical director of Camden Center and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Dual Diagnosis Program. He earned his Master of Arts in Linguistics from UCLA and both his Medical Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California (USC).

While at USC, Dr. Schiffman focused on health systems management and technology-based healthcare delivery. He completed his residency in psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and previously served as chief resident psychiatrist at the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Program. He was also editor-in-chief of Anxiety.org.

Dr. Schiffman has extensive research experience in molecular biology and is the author of numerous scientific publications in this field. He is a nationally recognized expert on addiction and co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders, and has written extensively on the subjects of addiction, anxiety, and depression in both the academic and popular press.

One of Dr. Schiffman's primary interests is the development of novel healthcare systems for the treatment of psychiatric and addictive disorders. His goal in establishing Camden Center was to create a facility where patients could receive world-class treatment that resulted in true recovery.

Toward this end he developed the Camden Model of care, which identifies and treats both the symptoms and causes of mental health disorders through diagnostic evaluation, feedback-based treatment planning, and the matching of patients with individualized, multidisciplinary teams of expert clinicians.

Michael Scheer, LMFT, earned his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from University of Southern California (USC). He specializes in addiction, personality disorders, and developmental, relational, and shock trauma.

Michael’s therapeutic orientation is based in the foundations of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, as well as somatic, behavioral, and cognitive therapies. He is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) certified through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, a NeuroAffective Relational Model™ practitioner, and is trained in Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy.

Michael previously worked for The Institute for Sexual Health in Los Angeles, where he specialized in the sex addiction-induced trauma model (SAITM). There, he worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with sex addiction, sex offending, and problematic sexual behavior.

At Camden Center, Michael is a primary therapist and trauma therapist. His work with clients is centered on building trusting therapeutic relationships wherein patients are given the space, guidance, and support needed to evolve and develop their internal and somatic awareness. This helps patients increase the psychobiological and psychological functioning necessary to address the challenges in their life.

As executive director of Camden Case Management (CCM), Michael focuses on the development, growth, and management of services and support. He utilizes his extensive clinical experience to manage the CCM team and to support clients and their families with compassion, attunement, and respect. 

It is Michael’s belief that by maintaining a clinical focus with all CCM clients, CCM can operate as a true adjunct to clients’ clinical work. By helping clients navigate real-world situations through reasonable and achievable goals at the various stages of their journey, CCM can enable clients to move toward functional independence and recovery.

Brookelyn has worked in case management for 14 years including operations for four years. Brookelyn has held positions in a large range of organizations, from insurance to privately owned businesses throughout Missouri, Mississippi, and California. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a focus on Strategy. She uses her years of experience and knowledge to lead the operations of Camden Case Management toward success.

With dual master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Antioch University, Julia brings more than seven years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment to Camden Case Management. As our Director of Integrated Programs and Case Manager Supervisor, Julia ensures that every client receives the highest quality care while facilitating clear, efficient communications across each client's treatment team. Additionally, Julia oversees our employee education curriculum to guarantee that every case manager and mentor has a deep understanding of their clients’ specific diagnoses, behaviors, and needs.

Cody is committed to bringing the most qualified, experienced professionals to Camden Case Management. With a keen eye for industry trends, Cody analyzes data to develop innovative client programs and initiatives. He collaborates with organizational leadership to design uniquely individualized mentor training, curriculums, and onboarding processes, elevating the standard of mentorship for our clients. Additionally, Cody partners with our Business Development team in exploring new opportunities, while providing expert guidance to prospective Camden Case Management clients.

Mera West holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA. As a seasoned business development professional with a proven track record of driving growth and expanding market presence, she combines academic excellence with practical experience to identify and capitalize on new opportunities. Leveraging her expertise in revenue growth, Mera excels in building strategic partnerships and fostering long-term client relationships to achieve organizational objectives