Mental Health Substance Abuse

GARY SILVERMAN

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CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor) License No. 27998; 2013

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a CASAC substance abuse counselor.

EXPERIENCE

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health New York, NY

Vocational Counselor, Personal Recovery Oriented Services 2002-Present

Provide individual and group counseling for consumers with co-occurring disorders at a

multi-disciplinary outpatient mental health and substance abuse agency

Create curriculum, assessment, and treatment plans integrating substance abuse and mental

health issues including Twelve-Step facilitation model to help consumers in recovery

Provide vocational counseling on resumes, employment applications, job interviews, Internet

usage, and work etiquette

Conduct program audits and complete documentation to maintain credentials and ensure

agency compliance

Establish a Job Bank by developing strategic relationships with employers; resulting in more

opportunities for job placements among consumers

Assist consumers in maintaining and retaining competitive employment by following up and

maintaining relationships

Federation Employment and Guidance Service (FEGS) New York, NY

Counselor, Individual Personal Recovery Treatment 2001-2002

Developed psychoeducational materials for consumers with mental health disorders to

enhance intra- and inter-personal functioning

Conducted psychoeducational groups for consumers with mental health disorders to help

consumers in recovery

New York Open Center New York, NY

Program Coordinator 1995-2001

Developed and implemented holistic health and nutrition plans to assist adults enrolled in

community education classes

Participated in health, yoga, meditation, and nutrition classes to acquire knowledge and

develop skills in these areas

EDUCATION

Metropolitan College, CASAC New York, NY

Baruch College, Bachelor of Arts, Business New York, NY

New York University, Fitness Instructor New York, NY

ADDITIONAL

U.S. Census worker (2000, 2010)

Manage Brooklyn Naturals men’s softball team

Biking, weight lifting, yoga, and nutrition

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