Career Choices Unlimited

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Address

5 Merrick Street,
Binghamton, NY 13904

(607) 722-8987
Fax (607) 722-6767

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Population

Men and women over 18 enrolled in Fairview’s residential programs with barriers to employment due to a substance use disorder.

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Funding

NYS OASAS

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Services

Vocational and educational assessment and career planning
Referral for training or educational services and programs
Job application techniques
Resume writing
Interviewing skills
Group workshops
Post-employment support

Gary Hartford

607.722.8987 ext. 253 | ghartford@frsinc.org

Megan D’Introno

607.722.8987 ext. 251 | mdintrono@frsinc.org

Heather Orner

Heather holds an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Education with a Specialization in Family and Community Services and is also a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Heather began her relationship with Fairview Recovery Services after several years of human service experience, through many different avenues, from teaching in Public School Districts to working in Corrections.

Heather started her career, in the addictions field, as a Case Manager for the Fairview/Merrick Community Residence. She served as Case Manager for a year and a half before being promoted to Community Residence Program Coordinator. In August 2018, Heather gained additional experience as a NY State Foster Care Supervisor. Shortly, thereafter, Heather returned to Fairview as the Director of Residential and Clinical Supervision.

607.722.8987 ext. 2332 | tvannoy@frsinc.org

PATRICK HALEY, LMSW

Pat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY College at Old Westbury. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse. In the position of Clinical Director, Pat oversees all of Fairview’s programs. Pat’s association with Fairview began in 1998 when he was hired as the Coordinator of Fairview’s Supportive Living program. Prior to the position of Clinical Director, he worked as a Fairview contract employee in Owego as the Coordinator of the Tioga County Single Point of Access program.

607.722.8987 ext. 231 | phaley@frsinc.org

MICHELE NAPOLITANO, MSED, CRC, CASAC

Michele Napolitano holds a Master of Science in Education/Rehabilitation Counseling degree from Hunter College in New York City and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Michele began working for Fairview Recovery Services in July, 1995. In prior roles at Fairview she served as Program Supervisor and Program Director at the Addiction Stabilization Center and as Clinical Director of the agency. Before moving to Binghamton in 1995, Ms. Napolitano worked at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood as a psychiatric rehabilitation counselor. Ms. Napolitano’s New York experience also involved interning at St. Luke Roosevelt’s Smithers Adult Inpatient Alcoholism Unit as an Alcoholism Counselor. Michele is an advocate for the homeless in Broome County and also participates in a number of interagency planning groups.

607.722.8987 ext. 224 | mnapolitano@frsinc.org

Stephen Barton, CASAC

Stephen Barton graduated from Broome Community College in 2012 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science/Chemical Dependency Counseling. Stephen started his career in the addictions field as an intern for the Addiction Stabilization Center and was soon hired by Fairview as a Program Aide for the Community Residence Program.Shortly thereafter, Stephen was promoted to the position of Case Manager for the Supportive Living Program. In May 2013, Stephen gained additional experience as an Outpatient Counselor for UHS’ New Horizons Program. In February 2016, Stephen returned to Fairview as Director of the Addictions Crisis Center.

607.723.3321 ext. 328 | sbarton@frsinc.org

Alan Taylor, M.S., CRC, CASAC 2

Alan Taylor earned Master of Science degrees in both Educational Psychology & Statistics and Rehabilitation Counseling from the University at Albany. He has also studied chemical dependency counseling at Sage Graduate School. His undergraduate work (B.A.) in psychology and art was done at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. He is both a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Credentialled Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC2). His past credentials include: Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional-Diplomate (in Pennsylvania) and Certified Criminal Justice Professional. He enjoys attending professional conferences and trainings and has presented papers at certain regional conferences.

He has worked in the addictions field for many years, primarily in outpatient settings such as the Addictions Care Center of Albany, Creative Health Services (where he was head counselor) and the County of Oswego Council on Alcoholism and Addictions. Prior to coming to Fairview, he created and developed vocational rehabilitation programs in two chemical dependency outpatient rehabilitation programs in the Albany area. Alan has also developed and facilitated co-occurring disorder groups.

607.722.8987 ext. 247 | ataylor@frsinc.org

Cathi Gil

607.722.8987 ext. 235 | cgil@frsinc.org

Amy Elliott, CASAC-T

Amy Elliott began her relationship with Fairview Recovery Services, Inc in the Fall of 2009 while fulfilling two concurrent internships in the Community Residence Program. Ms. Elliott quickly excelled from her internship experience to working as a full time Case Manager in Fairview’s Supportive Living Program. She served as Case Manager for two years before being promoted to the Shelter Plus Care Program and ultimately achieving her current position as the Shelter Plus Care Program Coordinator. Ms. Elliott graduated with honors from Broome Community College with an Associates in Applied Science of Chemical Dependency.

607.722.8987 ext. 240 | aelliott@frsinc.org

Allison Bruet, B.S., CASAC-T

Allison Bruet earned an Associate’s Degree in Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences from Broome Community College in 2010, and continued on to graduate with honors from Marywood University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology.

She is currently attending classes at Broome Community College to meet OASAS educational criteria in Chemical Dependency for credentialing as a CASAC. Allison gained experience working for three years at the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference before joining the Supportive Living team at Fairview Recovery Services. Allie has worked in the Supportive Living Women’s Program for two years, and has recently been promoted to Program Coordinator.

607.722.8987 ext. 233 | abruet@frsinc.org