DENNIS K. BURTON

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Middle Village, NY 11379

Home 718-***-****

Cell 917-***-****

Email d acxq0e@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a career in Human Services that will allow me the opportunity to further develop counseling and managerial skills, as well as, further my academic endeavors. WORK EXPERIENCE

Cornerstone Medical Arts, Fresh Meadows, NY 2015 - 2016 Admissions Manager

● Responsible for the supervision of the entire admissions department.

● Reported to the Vice President of Patient Financial Services.

● Responsible for reports to OASAS and keeping accurate daily census.

● Responsible for tracking the two computer systems used eCR and HMS.

● Responsible for planning driver trips to pick up patients.

● Responsible for managing referrals from requesting agencies. Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 2013 - 2015 Assistant Supervisor of Substance Abuse Services

● Responsible for supervision of 16 Substance Abuse Counselors to ensure that quality care is provided

● Reports to and performs the functions of the Clinic Manager when the Manager is not available.

● Responsible for submitting Self Pay receipts and payroll for Clinics 1 & 3.

● Responsible for being available to manage any of 15 clinics within the Substance Abuse Systems.

● Responsible for reports to OASAS and the Director of Substance Abuse Systems. Narco Freedom, Long Island City, NY 2008 - 2013

Assistant Director

● Managed a team of five counselors to ensure that quality client care is provided

● Involved in conflict resolutions via case conferences with counselor and client.

● Interfaced with referral sources to allay clinical concerns.

● Carried a caseload to relieve clinical burdens.

● Performs the functions as Director when Director is not available. TRI Center, Bronx, NY 2007 - 2008

Clinician

● Interfaced with referral sources to ensure patient’s compliance with treatment plan.

● Facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anger Management group sessions.

● Performed the functions of Director when Director and Assistant Director were not available

Pathways to Housing, New York, NY 2006- 2007

Supported Employment Specialist

● Coordinate supported employment services, using the IPS model, for eight ACT teams.

● Coordinate a tenant worker program for the entire agency.

● Provide supported employment services for the entire agency and in its involvement in the Mental Health Treatment Study.

● Functions as an auxiliary team member of each ACT team.

● Provide detailed reports to the Executive Director and Clinical Director. St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers, Brooklyn, NY 2000 - 2006 Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

● Counseled individuals and provided group educational and vocational services.

● Collected, organized and analyzed information about individuals through records, tests, interviews and professional sources.

● Referred patients to various placement services.

● Assessed patient needs and developed comprehensive treatment plans.

● Assisted patients in understanding and helping them to overcome social and emotional problems.

● Facilitated relapse prevention, methadone anonymous, career exploration, and men’s groups.

● Participate in quality assurance meetings as part of a clinical team to ensure and enhance patient care.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

VIP Community Services 1998 - 2000

Methadone Maintenance Counselor

VIP Community Services 1995 - 1998

Vocational Counselor

A Way Out 1992 - 1995

Vocational Coordinator/Counselor Trainee Program Director EDUCATION

Central Labor Rehabilitation Council 1993 - 1995

● Completed required courses in order to sit for the CASAC exam.

● Received CASAC (Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Certification) in 1998.

DeVry Institute of Technology 1982 - 1985

● Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology. REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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