Mario J. Passaro

Mario J. Passaro, LCSW-R has over 30 years of work experience in the field of mental health and counseling. Mario J. has held various roles in different organizations, including Alssaro Counseling Services, The College of New Rochelle, Goodwill Industries of Greater N, Puerto Rican Family Institute, Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Mercy College, and New York Hospital Cornell.

At Alssaro Counseling Services, Mario served as the Chief Clinical Officer and later as the Executive Director of Clinical Services. Mario J. was responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a bilingual bicultural clinic. Mario J. provided individual psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples, and also offered clinical supervision to therapists.

At The College of New Rochelle, Mario worked as an Adjunct Instructor, where they conducted master-level courses in mental health and counseling. Mario J. prepared and presented lectures to students on various topics related to counseling practices and psychopathology.

At Goodwill Industries of Greater N, they held the position of Team Leader/Director. Mario J. developed and managed an Assertive Community Treatment Team, providing clinical and administrative supervision for a multidisciplinary team.

At Puerto Rican Family Institute, Mario worked as a Clinical Supervisor, providing supervision to master level clinicians and participating in the hiring process. Mario J. also worked as a Psychotherapist, offering psychotherapy to individuals and families.

At Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Mario served as an Intake Coordinator and later as a Senior Rehabilitation Technician. Mario J. facilitated groups, completed assessments and treatment plans, and collaborated with mental health professionals.

Mario also gained experience as a Student Assistant/Tutor at Mercy College, where they tutored college students, assisted professors in research, and led education groups.

Lastly, Mario worked as a Mental Health Worker at New York Hospital Cornell. In this role, they monitored patients, facilitated group sessions, and collaborated with the treatment team.

Throughout their career, Mario has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing quality care and has utilized their expertise in counseling and clinical supervision.

Mario J. Passaro, LCSW-R has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Mercy University, which they obtained from 1984 to 1990. Mario J. later completed their Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Clinical Social Work, at New York University from 1996 to 1999. In 2007, Mario J. Passaro pursued a Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice from New York University. It is worth noting that the specific start and end year for the Master's degree in Social Work is not provided.