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Michael Kutner, MS, CAP, ICADC, CMHP

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Experienced, enthusiastic, goal oriented clinical professional with a passion for working with the adult with addictive disorders. Pursuing a position where both my administrative and therapeutic skills can be utilized to their fullest potential.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Therapist

Pur Health and Wellness
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitates group therapy sessions for diverse populations promoting interpersonal growth and increased self-awareness among participants.
  • Empowered clients to take ownership of their recovery process by teaching essential coping skills and strategies for managing stressors outside of therapy sessions.
  • Successfully navigated challenging cases with high-risk populations by seeking supervision and consultation from experienced colleagues as needed.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective treatment.

Primary Therapist/Program Director

Miracles Recovery Center
09.2020 - 04.2024


  • Develops open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
  • Facilitates group sessions with patients and encourages participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
  • Provides one-on-one and group therapy sessions to patients with addictive disorders.
  • Responsible for all documentation of patient care.

Clinical Director

A New Life Recovery Center
06.2018 - 03.2021

Oversees all phases of treatment of the addict from admission to discharge, including leading both individual and group therapy sessions.

Responsible for preparing the facility for JCAHO accreditation including the preparation of all required manuals and documents. Was the onsite person who was interviewed by the JCAHO team leading to its accreditation in January 2020.

Clinical Therapist

Foundations Wellness Center
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
  • Prepared and maintained comprehensive care plans and progress reports.
  • Planned and organized individual, and group therapy for patients.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.

Clinical Therapist

A Road To Recovery
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.

Clinical Director

Veritas Treatment Center
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adher to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Clinical Director

Believe Treatment Center
07.2013 - 10.2015

Clinical Therapist

Recovery Resources
07.2010 - 07.2013

Substance Abuse Counselor

Plant A Seed Ministries
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.

Education

State of Florida

Master of Science - Social Sciences

Nova University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1993

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Miami
Miami, FL
1982

Skills

Effective at writing and implementing treatment plans

Effective at leading and facilitating groups

Strong Communicator

Organize

Skilled and efficient with Kipu and Medical Mime

Ability to diffuse stressful situations

Ability to manage high volumes of caseloads

Results Oriented

Resource coordination

Timeline

Primary Therapist

Pur Health and Wellness
05.2024 - Current

Primary Therapist/Program Director

Miracles Recovery Center
09.2020 - 04.2024

Clinical Director

A New Life Recovery Center
06.2018 - 03.2021

Clinical Therapist

Foundations Wellness Center
08.2017 - 03.2018

Clinical Therapist

A Road To Recovery
11.2016 - 07.2017

Clinical Director

Veritas Treatment Center
11.2015 - 11.2016

Clinical Director

Believe Treatment Center
07.2013 - 10.2015

Clinical Therapist

Recovery Resources
07.2010 - 07.2013

Substance Abuse Counselor

Plant A Seed Ministries
07.2008 - 07.2010

State of Florida

Master of Science - Social Sciences

Nova University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Miami
Michael Kutner, MS, CAP, ICADC, CMHP