Gary Matthew Vestuti

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West Harrison, NY 10604 ac88p0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity as a substance abuse/mental health counselor where I can apply my skills and experience providing treatment in individual, group, and/or family settings.

Education

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Albany, NY

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor – CASAC-T, May 2017

The Center for Addiction Studies and Research, New Rochelle, NY

350 Hour Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Program, May 2015

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering

Western New England College, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

MHA Westchester – White Plains, NY 12/2018-Present

Rehabilitation Counselor

Provide counseling and case management services for residents living in transitional housing

Perform intakes and assessments for potential residents with co-occurring disorders

Maintain electronic clinical records, write service plans, and participate in discharge planning process

Provide residents with living skills and coping skills enabling them to move onto independent living

Administer medication to residents and perform daily audits of controlled substances

Lexington Center for Recovery, Wappingers Falls, NY 8/2017-12/2018

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor

Performed intakes and assessments for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders in a NYS OASAS certified outpatient clinical services facility

Provided group, individual, and family counseling for adults and adolescents

Maintained clinical records, individual treatment plans, discharge plans, and referrals when clinically indicated

Provided collateral services with entities such as CPS, Probation, TASC, and schools (Guidance Counselors)

Implemented an adolescent program utilizing the Seven Challenges Approach (Seven Challenges Certified)

Participated in utilization review activities ensuring regulatory compliance

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St. John’s Riverside Hospital

Greenburgh Addiction Treatment Services, White Plains, NY 7/2016-8/2017

Position: CASAC Intern

Performed assessments for individuals suffering from a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring psychiatric disorder in a NYS OASAS certified hospital-based outpatient treatment program

Counseled adolescent and adult clients in individual and group settings within clinic and outpatient rehabilitation programs

Developed individualized treatment plans and progress reports for clients

Participated in discharge planning processes, along with providing referrals when clinically indicated

Participated in all utilization review activities

Western New England University, Springfield, MA 2004-2011

Position: Adjunct Professor

Instructed students in Statistical Process Control, quality engineering, and engineering statistics courses

Taught on-line long distance learning courses in quality control/engineering

Provided curriculum development, student evaluation, and career planning advice for students

Integrated Merchant Systems, Branford, CT 1/2002-6/2011 Position: Operations Manager

Managed cash flow of ATM’s resulting in 90% monetary utilization

Responsible for ensuring quality and on time customer service.

Revised warehouse layout for 50% quicker response time in delivery and installation of ATM’s

Developed route planning and process flows for all aspects of delivery and installation.

United States Surgical Corporation, North Haven, CT 3/1995 – 12/2001

Position: Quality Engineer

Designed and wrote control plans and compliance forms

Performed supplier certification audits

Trained engineers on Statistical Process Control theory and methodologies

Supervised quality control technicians and inspectors

Volunteer

Scarsdale Congregational Church, Scarsdale, NY 10/2011- Present

Parish Life Committee – participate in tag sales, fundraisers, and food and clothing drives

Organize holiday activities including Christmas, Easter, and Cinco de Mayo

Western New England University, Springfield, MA 2002-2006

Participated in alumni peer mentoring program, advising students on course selection and career decisions

Lectured on job search strategies and career planning and placement skills

Computer Skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Electronic Clinical Records including Meditech and 10E11.

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