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About Arlene Istar Lev

Choices Counseling and Consulting
523 Western Avenue
Suite 2A
Albany, New York 12203
518-438-2222 (phone)
518-438-7777 (fax)
info@choicesconsulting.com

Education/Degrees

  • M.S.W., 1986--S.U.N.Y. at Albany, School of Social Welfare, Albany, NY.
  • B.A. in Sociology, minor in Women's Studies, 1979, S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton, NY.
  • A.S. in Social Science, minor in Minority Studies, 1977, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY.

Credentials

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker [L.C.S.W.], l986 (C), 1997(R), 2005 (LCSW) State of New York (R-034680).
  • Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor [C.A.S.A.C], 1988, NYS.
  • Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor [C.A.D.C.], 2008, NYS.

Academic Positions

  • University at Albany, School of Social Welfare, Lecturer, Albany, New York, 1988  –  present.
  • Empire College, Adjunct Faculty, Distance Learning, 2008 – present.
  • Smith College, School for Social Work, Lecturer, Northampton, Massachusetts, Summer 2012.
  • Rockway Institute, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Lecturer (Lesbian Track), San Francisco, California, Fall 2012 – present.
  • Vermont College of the Union Institute and University, Adjunct Faculty, Distance Learning, 1998 to 2007.
Professional Experience
  • Choices Counseling and Consulting, Founder and Clinical Director, Albany, New York (1986 to present).
  • The Training Institute for Gender, Relationships, Identity, and Sexuality [TIGRIS], Founder, and Director, Albany, New York (2010-present).
  • Pride Center of the Capital Region, Clinical Field Supervisor, Albany, New York (2007-present).
  • Project Manager, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [SOGI] Project Planning Committee, University at Albany, School of Social Welfare (2009 – present).
  • Curricula Development, Governors Office of Employee Relationships, State of New York, (2010 – 2012).
  • Rainbow Access Initiative, Albany, New York: Founder & Project Manager (2000 – 2004), Lead Trainer and Consultant (2000- 2008).

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Choices Counseling and Consulting
523 Western Avenue
Suite 2A
Albany, New York 12203
518-438-2222 (phone)
518-438-7777 (fax)
info@choicesconsulting.com