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Emily Bender

@emilybender

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I expand access to addiction treatment through counseling, referrals, and admissions leadership.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to expand access to trauma-informed addiction and behavioral health care through counseling, admissions, referral coordination, program implementation, and cross-system partnerships.

I'm currently counseling clients at Solstice Counseling & Wellness across outpatient and IOP care, facilitating individual and group sessions, conducting intakes, and using CBT and motivational interviewing to support recovery.

Previously, I supported New Jersey's MATTERS program at the Department of Health and led admissions operations at Maryville, Inc., strengthening referral access, staff training, compliance, and continuity of care across treatment, courts, hospitals, and community partners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Counselor (CADC)

Current

Solstice Counseling & Wellness

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Facilitates group and individual counseling for clients in outpatient and IOP levels of care, following ASAM criteria. Conducts intakes, develops treatment plans, and documents progress notes and discharges in compliance with clinical standards.