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Peter Colón

Peter Colón

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Substance Disorder Counseling at looking - Substance Disorder Counseling

  • Education

    • CUNY/CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK New

      1992 - 2009
      MASTER OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY 2009 3.693

      Studied and practiced individual and group counseling, and applied various, evidence-based treatment techniques in both hypothetical and real situations to clients struggling with alcohol and other drug addictions.

    • CUNY/CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK New

      1992 - 2009
      BACHELOR OF ARTS POLITICAL SCIENCE 2003 3.292

    • CUNY/City College of New York

      1992 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts Political Science

      Studied and practiced individual and group clinical substance disorder counseling, treating both hypothetical and real clients struggling with addiction, applying evidence-based treatments.

    • NAADAC/The Association for Addiction Professionals

      2015 - 2016
      Professional Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

      The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) defined five levels of counseling staff and their educational and experience requirements, as well as the clinical functions they are allowed to perform, either with or without supervision. Substance Abuse Technician is the lowest category while Category 4, Independent Substance Use Disorder Counselor, is the highest. My education and experience qualify me for Category 3, Clinical Substance Use Disorder Counselor; that… Show more The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) defined five levels of counseling staff and their educational and experience requirements, as well as the clinical functions they are allowed to perform, either with or without supervision. Substance Abuse Technician is the lowest category while Category 4, Independent Substance Use Disorder Counselor, is the highest. My education and experience qualify me for Category 3, Clinical Substance Use Disorder Counselor; that is, I can perform the entire range of clinical functions, although only in a licensed program under the supervision of a clinical director. Category 3 counselors require a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and can provide supervision to lower level staff. Show less

    • The City College of New York

      1992 - 2009
      BA/MA Political Science/Psychology

      Political Science Alumni Association, Alumni Association

  • Experience

    • Butler Lumber Co., Inc.

      Aug 1977 - Feb 1999

      More than 17 years management experience with excellent observational, reasoning, and coordinating skills that substantially increased efficiency and productivitySupervised a diverse staff of 13 and achieved a cohesive group that significantly contributed to a sustained period of company growthTook practical approaches to solving problems that lowered costs and increased profitsSuccessfully prioritized, scheduled, and ensured deadlines were metConsistently receptive to ideas that promoted growth Developed excellent customer service skills that assured customer satisfaction Organized the office to facilitate and expedite its various functions Show less

      • Estimator, Dispatcher/Yard Manager

        Aug 1977 - Feb 1999

      • Estimator/Dispatcher

        Aug 1977 - Feb 1999

    • Butler Lumber Company

      Aug 1977 - Feb 1999

      Management of trucks, drivers, routing, yard, yard personnel, inventory receipt and disrtibution, purchasing and sales. Organized the day-to-day operations of drivers and laborers, purchasing, sales, and supervised the maintenance and upkeep of the lumberyard. Kitchen and millwork estimates, purchasing and sales.

      • Yard Manager/Dispatcher

        Apr 1982 - Feb 1999

      • Manager / Dispatcher

        Apr 1982 - Feb 1999

      • Assistant Estimator

        Aug 1977 - Apr 1982

    • Project Renewal, Incorporated

      Mar 2010 - Oct 2012
      Medical Aide

      Assisted nurses and counselors in detoxification and therapeutic treatment of clients.

    • Project Renewal

      Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

      Substance Disorder Counselor (CASAC), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service. Applied a MA in psychology (includes 10 select courses in substance disorder counseling) and a CASAC (issued on 01/29/2013) administering counseling skills and techniques to clients, as codified in the twelve core functions of a counselor, to successfully improve therapeutic outcomes.

      • Substance Disorder Counselor

        Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

      • Substance Disorder Counselor (currently renewing CASAC)

        Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

    • Unemployed

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Renewing CASAC

    • Prospective

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Substance Disorder Counselor/prospective CASAC (renewing)

      renewing CASAC

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CASAC

      OASAS

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Peter Colón
      CASAC OASAS Jan 2013 Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor