Michael Dinitto

Michael DiNitto, LCSW-R, MPA has a diverse range of work experience in the social work field. Michael has held various roles throughout their career, including Director of Brooklyn Queens & Staten Island Care Coordination at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring programmatic systems were in place to meet member needs and regulatory requirements, managing budgets and expenses, and overseeing quality improvement projects.

Michael has also worked as an FFS Psychotherapist at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, providing therapy services to individuals. Additionally, they served as an Administrative Supervisor for Coordinated Behavioral Care Health Home for Brooklyn and Queens, where they supervised staff, conducted community outreach, and participated in quality assurance activities.

Prior to their time at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Michael worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at John Jay College (CUNY), a Program Staff/Supportive Sobriety Coordinator at Fountain House, and a Crisis Worker at Neighborhood Center Inc. Michael also interned as an MSW Intern at the New York Council of Nonprofits and a Street Homeless Outreach Coordinator at Social Science Associates.

Earlier in their career, Michael worked as a Site Coordinator of Utica Veterans Supportive Housing at Peter Young Housing Industry and Treatment, managing the facility and providing support to residents. Michael also interned at Neighborhood Center Inc. as an MSW Intern at the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT).

Throughout their career, Michael has demonstrated a commitment to serving vulnerable populations and ensuring the well-being of individuals in need.

Michael DiNitto, LCSW-R, MPA, has a diverse education history. Michael earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with Distinction from John Jay College (CUNY) from 2015 to 2017. Their MPA had a double concentration in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration, as well as Management and Operations. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on Macro Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY, between 2010 and 2013. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude in Psychology (Mental Health) and Sociology (Research) from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, which they obtained from 2008 to 2010. Michael's academic journey began with an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) with Honors in Chemical Dependencies Practitioner from Sports men and women careers from 2006 to 2008.

In addition to their education, Michael has obtained several certifications. Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the New York State Education Department in 2017. Michael also holds certifications in Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and Multisystemic Therapy-Substance Abuse (MST-SA) from MST Services, obtained in 2014.