Steven Halady

 StevenW. Halady

Steven W. Halady

  • Courses1
  • Reviews1

Biography

Edinboro University - Social Work

Trainer and Skills Coach at Horizon Health Services
Mental Health Care
Steven
Halady
Buffalo, New York
My professional experience centers around assisting individuals, families, organizations, and communities in finding creative solutions to the challenges they face through education, advocacy, and ethically-minded clinical practice. I current work to achieve these goals through social work and through higher education.

In my work, I strive to embrace trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches that promote social justice and human rights, foster critical reflection, and strengthen relationships among individuals and their communities.


Experience

  • Horizon Health Services

    Trainer and Skills Coach

    I collaborate with a team to develop and deliver training and skills coaching in Motivational Interviewing and working with LGBTQ individuals, families, and communities.

  • Horizon Health Services

    Senior Counselor

    Recovery. Changing Lives. Saving Lives.

    I provide individual and group therapy, as well as case management services in a residential substance abuse rehabilitation facility.

    My duties include:
    -provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and family psychotherapy, and case management services for a caseload of 5-7 individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder
    - facilitate psychotherapeutic, psychoeducational, and self-help groups 4-6 times per week
    - provide support and promote community standards in a 50-bed facility
    - develop and provide educational programming for clients and their families
    - facilitate psychoeducation and self-help groups for families of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder
    - participate in the agency-level diversity committee projects and programs
    - provide opiate overdose prevention training to individuals and families

    http://www.horizon-health.org/services/residential-treatment/horizon-village/

  • Horizon Health Services

    Advanced Practice Clinician

    Together for recovery. Changing lives. Saving lives.

    I provide individual counseling, group therapy, family interventions, and case management services in a fifty-bed residential rehabilitation facility for people with addiction.

    I work with the agency-wide diversity team to develop training, community engagement programs, and policy recommendations to improve services and agency culture in areas related to human identity and diversity and cultural humility.

    I also serve as a peer coach for H.E.A.R.T, the agency's service excellence model.

  • Catholic Charities of Buffalo

    MST Therapist

    Whatever it takes.

    I collaborate with a team to provide home-based support services to families with adolescents at-risk of entering the criminal justice or foster care systems. Multi-systemic therapy is an evidence-based model that adopts a systemic approach to behavior change. MST focuses on empowering caregivers to alter their adolescents' natural ecology to drive them toward making more responsible and pro-social decision.

    My duties include:
    - providing intensive, short-term home-based therapy for families with adolescents who exhibit sever behavioral problems
    - ecological and multi-systems assessment of youth behavior and family functioning
    - treatment planning
    - collaborating across multiple systems, including individuals, families, schools, and community organizations
    - treatment evaluation
    - stakeholder outreach
    - using trauma-informed practices

    http://mstservices.com/

  • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

    Instructor

    I provide instruction and support to a cohort of students in the online MSW program, as well as serve as a faculty liaison among students, their field placements, and the Social Work program.

    I also design, implement, and oversee online courses for the MSW program. I have taught courses on human behavior in the social environment and research in social work.

    I strive to help students to appreciate the value of theory, and to apply it in their professional practice.

  • Daemen College

    Adjunct Professor of Philosophy

    Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and deliver undergraduate level courses focused on cultivating personal character and ethics, developing a pragmatic knowledge base, and training transferable skills, including construction and evaluation of arguments, written and oral communication, and critical analysis of texts.

    Courses Taught:
    - Medical Ethics
    - The Question of the Human (philosophical approaches to human identity and diversity)

  • University at Buffalo School of Social Work

    Graduate Assistant for Online Programs

    Assist the Director of Online Programs for the University at Buffalo School of Social Work.

    Projects include:
    - Research, develop, and maintain an online resource database of products related to the use of technology in social work.
    - Collecting data to measure progress toward achieving strategic benchmarks for technology and social media use.

  • University at Buffalo School of Social Work

    Podcast Production Associate

    I served as a project manager, overseeing the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of the production of more than forty podcasts.

    Responsibilities:
    - Oversee podcast production at all stages in the process and take steps to ensure that tasks are completed on an appropriate timeline
    - Assist in coordination of scheduling.
    - Contact potential presenters to request interviews.
    - Serve as primary contact person for podcast business with presenters, interviewers, Podcast Committee, and third parties.
    - Coordinate activities and communications of all parties involved in the production of a podcast.
    - Maintain records.

    Committee Secretary: primarily responsibility for maintaining records for the Podcast Committee.
    - Prepare and disseminate the agenda for Podcast Committee meetings with input from Podcast Committee members.
    - Record notes, and prepare and disseminate minutes of Podcast Committee meetings
    - Communicate and make accessible all important information and documents to Podcast Committee, as needed.
    - Run Podcast Committee meetings when Committee Head is absent.

    Media Manager: has primary responsibility for maintaining and updating podcast social media.
    - Keep information on podcast social media sites up to date and relevant.
    - Advertise new podcasts via social media.
    - Make regular postings on podcast social media.
    - Utilize social media to share information related to other UBSSW projects,news, and events.
    - Prepare podcast communications and advertisements, including but not limited to email notifications and thank you letters to presenters.
    - Design and burn podcast promotional CDs as needed.
    - Design and maintain podcast website in School of Social Work's content management system.

    Creative Planner: researching potential podcast topics and presenters and ensuring a wide range of topics relevant to social work practice and research and in accord with the mission and purpose of the podcast.

Education

  • John Carroll University

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    Biology (General) and Philosophy

  • University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Social Work

    Masters in Social Work

    Social Work

  • University at Buffalo

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Philosophy

Positions

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

  • Rho Kappa

    Member

    Rho Kappa is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's chapter of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society. The organization works to promote academic excellence and promote social work values through student development activities and community service.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,166490646)

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon

    Renaissance Brother and Volunteer

    Serve as mentor and academic adviser to brothers in the NY-Lambda Chapter of the national fraternity.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,357218076)

  • Graduate Philosophy Association

    President (2007-2008); Secretary (2006-2007)

    Responsibilities include: Facilitate program development for paraprofessional community. Plan and administer regular organizational meetings. Serve as liaison among professional and paraprofessional communities on issues related to program development and member grievances. Address grievances arising in paraprofessional community, and either mediate grievance resolution process or refer parties to the relevant channels. Ensure awareness of and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Record and disseminate minutes from organizational meetings.urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAAA2clWgB9QSZ07jKpyofhyXpGzzo4ryYNL4,142597486)

online

SOWK 600

1(1)