1. Steven L. Kuchinsky, MSW
116 North Fifth Avenue | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | stevenkuch@gmail.com| 732-781-8591
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated, compassionateclinical mental health professional with diversecounseling experiencein various
atmospheres including substanceabuse,social and human services,and group and individual settings . Maintains excellent
clinical qualificationswhilepossessing effective communication skills. Provides counselingprocedures with empathy and
consideration and is dedicated to a holisticparadigmof treating individualsasa whole. Proven ability to create training
presentations and lead workshops. Remains attentive to individuals' needs;upholds and complies with strictprofessional
standards. Develops relationships with patients and colleagues to build rapportand develop solid relationships. Seekinga
Clinical Social Worker position to providevaluableskillsand knowledge in patient advocacy,social awareness,and critical
thinking. Technically proficientin MS OfficeSuite. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Clinical MentalHealthCounseling
 Mindfulness Therapy
 Substance Abuse / Addiction
 Strong Verbal / Written Communication
 Empathetic Listening
 ExemplaryPresentationSkills
 Critical Thinking
 Adaptable to Fast-PacedSettings
 Client-focusedCounseling
 Holistic Mental Health Therapy
 Group Facilitation
 Patient Advocacy
 Social Services
 Excellent Patient Relation Skills
 Follows HIPAA Regulations
 Treatment Plans
 CommunityService
 Interpersonal Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Monmouth University, West Long Branch,NJ 10/2015 – 01/2016
Caseworker
 Collaborated with multi-departmental university staff,students, and National Campus Kitchen Organization to
propose the creation of a Campus Kitchen to providefoods for individualsin need in the surroundingcommunity.
 Networked to build relationshipsand mutual beneficial partnershipsamongstudents, social serviceagencies,and
Monmouth University.
Discovery Institute, Marlboro, NJ 05/2015 – 08/2015
Addictions Counseling Intern
 Facilitated group counselingin a detoxification unitand short-term stabilization unit.
 Led groups to providecounselingin areas of relapsetriggers,importance of positiveattitude, understanding
emotions, and the roleof acceptance.
 Observed Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings to become educated in the twelve step
program.
 Provided private counselingto explore strategies of recovery.
The Citizens Campaign, Metuchen, NJ 03/2013 – 05/2013
Campaign Advocate
 Performed research to acquireinformation from565 municipaliti es to providetools for political involvement
through citizen legislation,journalism,and activeinvolvement.
 Created a resource tableenablingaccess to local government information in all statecommunities to be utilized on
the Citizens Campaign website.
Family Promise, Middletown, NJ 08/2012 – 03/2013
Counseling Intern, Homeless Families
 Provided services to homeless families,served as chaperone for individualssleepingin churches,and provided
empathetic supportto families in need.
 Performed administrativeduties thatincluded screeningtelephone calls for prospectiveprogramparticipants.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cablevision,Piscataway,NJ – Reports Coordinator 2007 –2015
New BrunswickBoard ofEducation, New Brunswick,NJ –SubstituteTeacher 2005 –2006
AT&T, Piscataway,NJ – Word ProcessingSecretary / Workshop Leader/ Data Processor/ AdministrativeAssistant 1976 –2004

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EDUCATION / HONORS
Master of Social Work, Clinical Practicewith Families and Children,Monmouth University,Long Branch, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology,Rutgers University, New Brunswick,NJ
Graduation Scholarship Recipient, GPA: 3.98
CERTIFICATIONS
Introduction to Mindfulness, Monmouth University, Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ
Using the 12 Steps in the Counseling Setting, Monmouth University,Long Branch,NJ
Life Coaching and the Evolution of Psychotherapeutic Practice, Monmouth University,Long Branch,NJ
Microsoft Office Specialist – Advanced Excel and Intermediate Word
Technical Writing Fundamentals, Middlesex County College, Edison,NJ
Organization Quality Management, Rutgers University,AT&T School of Business,New Brunswick,NJ
AFFILIATIONS
Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Member, Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work
Member, AT&T Pioneers
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hospice Volunteer,Stein Hospice,Somerset, NJ
Helper of Homeless Volunteer, Lakewood Tent City, NJ
ESL Teacher, Literacy Volunteers of America
Volunteer and Writer for Holistic Health-based Newsletter,Food Cooperative