1. 1228 Haverhill Road, Baltimore, MD 21229 ● 410-591-6089 ● vze1mlrn@comcast.net
Mitchell Jacques Cohen
Professional Summary
An experienced, licensed social worker and substance abuse counselor with over 18 years of
experience in serving the substance abuse and mental health populations. I have a passion
for leading engaging group and individual counseling sessions, bringing evidence-based and
tested techniques that assist clients in their recovery. My experience and education has
provided me with a deep understanding of experiential, motivational interviewing, the
transtheoretical model, biopsychosocial assessments for DSM V diagnoses, and medication
managed recovery.
Education
Degrees
 Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Maryland at Baltimore
 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, with minor in Substance Abuse Counseling,
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
 Associate’s Degree in Mental Health, Essex Community College
Certifications
 Licensed Certified Social Work–Clinical (LCSW-C)
 Certified Supervised Counselor–Alcohol & Drug (CSC-AD)
Information about additional training is available upon request.
Experience
Forensic Assessor
2013–Present Next Passage (Bon Secours), Baltimore, MD
 Provide expert guidance on client behavior to the Drug Court and District Court.
 Complete biopsychosocial assessments for individuals who are currently detained,
awaiting trial, or dwelling in the community.
 Present findings to multiple judges.
 Manage cases and complete all paperwork required by the courts.
 Refer individuals to treatment facilities “0.5 Level of Care” up to “3.3 Level of Care.”
Intensive Outpatient Clinician
2015 Resource Connect, Baltimore, MD
 Facilitated group sessions with substance use disorder population.
 Introduced experiential, motivational interviewing, the transtheoretical model, and
cognitive and behavioral styles of treatment to assist clients with ongoing recovery.

2. Experience (continued)
Health Quest Clinician and Opioid Counselor
2009–2013 Mountain Manor Treatment Facility, Baltimore, MD
 Facilitated group, individual, and family therapy.
 Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for the dual-diagnosed population.
 Researched and completed training in motivational interviewing skills and the
transtheoretical model.
 Studied and completed training in different styles of medication managed therapy,
including Vivitrol, Suboxone, and Naltrexone.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor
2007–2008 First Step Treatment Center, Baltimore, MD
 Provided expert guidance on adolescent behavior to the Juvenile Drug Court.
 Completed biopsychosocial assessments for adolescents who were dwelling in the
community.
 Presented findings to multiple judges.
 Facilitated group and individual sessions with the adolescent population.
Outpatient Clinician
1997–2004 Epoch Counseling Center, Baltimore, MD
 Facilitated group and individual sessions with the substance-dependent population.
 Completed ASI and TAP evaluations.
 Employed the experiential, transtheoretical model, and cognitive and behavior styles of
treatment to assist clients with their ongoing recovery.
 Managed cases for the substance-dependent population.
Internships
 Cherry Hill Elementary and Middle School
 Mosaic Community Services
 Chase-Brexton
Volunteer Experience
 Rosedale Community Center
 AIDS Interfaith
References
Professional and personal references are available upon request.