1. RESUME
Rosa Castro MHC, CASAC.
535 W. 155th ST #22 home: 646-515-1505
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Fordham University - Graduated 85’
Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor - State of NY – CASAC #4991
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling -Touro College – 2013
Doctor of Psychology in Human & Organizational Psychology – Touro University Worldwide 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
Substance Abuse Therapist: Maintained a caseload of 25-30 clients. Substance abuse therapy included
relapse prevention techniques, sober lifestyle, mood management and developing sober life skills through
both individual and group session. Center Recovery at LGBT 208 West 13th St, NYC currently working
Assessment Specialist: Conducting substance abuse assessments to determine work eligibility. An average
of 5-6 clients assessed daily and then referred to appropriate levels of care to various treatment
modalities or work readiness programs. Visiting Nurse Services 115 East 23rd street. 212-460-0522. June
2010 – July 2011.
Substance Abuse Counselor: Working with HIV and substance abuse clients in two programs within
facility. Provided individual therapy and facilitate groups to assist them in stabilizing their lives. Housing
Works - Clyar House East 9th street & Women’s Health Center Willoughby street 212-677-7999 3/10 - 6/10
Psychotherapist: Providing services for Dual -Diagnosis population. Fee for service position; offering
long-term individual and group therapy, assessments and treatment plan services. Metropolitan Center
for Mental Health – 1090 St. Nicholas Avenue, NYC 10032 212-749-0347 Dr. Salton 9/2005 to 3/2010
Part-time Instructor: Taught conflict resolutions skills at various correctional facilities for the Department
of Juvenile Justice. The population consisted of incarcerated teenagers who had committed a wide range
of crimes from assault to murder. Tri-State Counseling and Mediation. Dept of Juvenile Justice City of NY
11 William St. Ms Sonia Galarza. Project 6 weeks 2008
Part-time Instructor: Taught CASAC approved courses to individuals seeking CASAC training. The
Resources Training Center, Inc: Locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan 10/2005-5/2006
Clinical Supervisor: Working in a Transitional HIV site in charge of supervising over 20 employees.
Responsible for supervising and training staff: delegating both clinical, maintenance and security duties;
discharging clients, providing crisis intervention to clients, case conferencing, monitoring and regulating
case management and substance abuse efforts and services. Comunilife (Formerly called HIRE) –
Crotona Park 897 Crotona Park North, BX, NY 7/2004 – 7/2005
Online-Shop Owner: (Sole Proprietor) Maintaining and purchasing all store inventory, accounts payable
and receivable. Managed, updated online site, graphics and inventory control. Managing and operating
online gift shop. NYC October 03 – 07 Temp. Close.
Supervising Counselor: Responsible for assessing and referring probationers to treatment programs.
Provided short-term individual and group counseling for probationers who did not met admission criteria

2. to outside programs. New York City Department of Probation 346 Broadway, NYC 5/02 – 10/03
Psychotherapist: Working part-time offering individual and group counseling, as well as doing intakes
and assessments. Long Island Consultant Center 97-64 Road – 9/2001 – 6/2002
Program Coordinator: Responsible for organizing and planning all components of the MICA Program.
Hiring and supervising clinical and support staff. Counseling MICA clients, as well running support and
specialty groups. Handled intakes, assessments, crisis interventions and referrals. Puerto Rican Family
Institute, Inc, Queens Mental Health Clinic. 97-45 Queens Blvd. 4/01 – 6/02
Clinical Supervisor/Substance Abuse Counselor: Offered short term counseling for HIV/AIDS clients with
substance abuse issues. Ran Recovery groups, HIV support, as well as Wellness, Relaxation and Sobriety
workshops. Initiate a Support group for Hispanic/Latino men, which met weekly. Provided mental health
and substance abuse assessments, intakes and referrals. Gay Men’s Health Crisis . 119 West 24th St. 9/98 –
2/01
Case Manager: Provided assistance to MICA residential clients in obtaining entitlements and housing
placement. Made referrals to medical, addiction and psychiatric facilities for treatment. Also provided
groups and individual sessions designed to develop better survi val skills i.e. cooking, hygiene, safe sex and
basic ADL skills. BRC- Reception 324 Lafayette St., NYC 10012 - 1/98 - 8/98
Shop Owner : (Sole Proprietor) Maintained and purchased all store inventory, accounts payable and
receivable. Managed and operated gift shop. Hired/fired & supervised over 10 employees. Also, taught
meditation, alternative healing classes. Mystic Earth 179 Grand St. NYC 10/94 - 1/99 (closed shop)
Alcohol Counselor: Responsible for a caseload of 40+ patients. Provided individual and group counseling,
assessments, treatment planning and referrals. Also, provided educational lectures in alcoholism related
topics, as well as Intake interviews and referrals. Greenwich House ATP - 55 5th Ave. NY - George Payne -
7/93 - 10/94
Drug Rehabili tation Counselor: Responsible for psychosocial interviews, assessments and treatment
plans. Provided counseling through therapeutic groups and individual sessions. Also, presented lectures
using 12 Steps Models. Stuyvesant Square - 170 East End Ave. NY - Kevin McColl - 1/90-6/93
Student Assistant Counselor: Provided counseling services to students with substance abuse problems, as
well as general issues. Offered referrals, interventions, educational workshops and support groups.
Operation Survival 824 Eastern Pkwy, Bklyn -Janus Parks 5/89-12/89
Clinical Counselor: Worked with a caseload of 60+ patients. Provided counseling with substance abuse.
Designed treatment plans focused on career, educational and personal goals. Also, provided referrals and
ran Relaxation/meditation groups. Gramercy Park Medical M Group - 255 3rd Ave. NY - Mark Parino
8/86-5/89
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of computer programs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works & Print shop