STUART J. KATZ 27 Shore Drive, Oakdale, NY, 11769, (631)-218-2831, sk17 85498@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE: Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) position with primary psycho therapy responsibilities. EDUCATION MS, Mental Health Counseling, C.W. Post College, GPA=4.0, Brookville, NY, 2004. LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NYS, 2007, CASAC-T, NYS, 2005. NCC-National Certified Counselor, NBCC, 2004. EMPLOYMENT 2007-2011 LMHC/Intake Coordinator, Success Psychiatric PROS Program, Ronkonkoma, NY. 2007-2011 LMHC (private-p/t), Brookhaven Psychological Associates, Patchogue, NY . 2007-2008 LMHC (private-p/t), Sunrise Counseling Center, Ltd., Bay Shore, NY. 2005-2007 MICA Specialist, Federation of Organizations, W. Brentwood, NY. 1993-2005 Employment Coordinator, Synergy Center (Div. of Clubhouse), Riverhead, NY. Performed psychotherapy with private and agency clients: anxiety, depression, c ouples counseling, bereavement, ADHD, substance abuse, BPD, Schizophrenia, OCD, Self-Injury, Mood Disorders and family counseling, etc. Credentialed as a practicing LMHC with private health insurance companies: Aetn a, Magnacare, Value Options and NY HIP. Performed clinical interviews of prospective clients for entrance to psychiatri c recovery program; compiled necessary information, e.g., psychiatric/ psychosoc ial assessment, medical/physical, HIPPA Compliance and signed information releas es, etc.; met with staff to discuss appropriateness of client for program and co unselor assignment. Experienced with the Mental Illness Diagnostic Criteria from the DSM-IV-TR of t he American Psychiatric Association and the use of psychological assessment inst ruments. Counseled individuals who have a serious mental illness at a psychiatric rehabi litation center for 12 years; consulted with their therapist, psychiatrist, caseworker (TANF, Soc. S ec. Adm., etc.). Developed/Implemented a psychotherapy/psycho-educational groups based on Ration al Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT - Dr. Albert Ellis), Cognitive Behavior Therap y (CBT - Dr. Aaron Beck): Thinking Better and Self-Esteem (Feeling Good book by Dr. David Burns, M.D. ; participated in individual and group therapy with Dr. A lbert Ellis. Researched/Implemented Assessment Questionnaire for Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illn ess and Substance Abuse, for all clients at dual diagnosis residence; used as ba sis for goals and referrals set forth in Individual Service Plan (ISP). Administered random drug/alcohol tests to MICA population; provided appropriate counseling and treatment referrals; researched/Implemented an ongoing Dual Reco very Anonymous (DRA) group; applied 12 Step philosophies to assist persons with their recovery from serious mental illness and chemical abuse (MICA). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counseling Associa tion (AMHCA), New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA), National A lliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI).