Justin earned his Master’s degree in psychology from Pace University. He has also completed training certification programs in Multi-systemic Therapy, Trauma-informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Critical Time Intervention. He has 14 years of experience working in the social service field, functioning in various roles, including foster-care case manager, behaviorist for people with developmental disabilities, family therapist, and program director at a supportive housing apartment complex for people who have experienced chronic homelessness and severe mental illness. In the program director role, Justin gained key experience as point of contact for audits conducted by government agencies and other funders, as well as experience managing team dynamics, managing software databases crucial for documentation of clients records and managing various operations-oriented activities, all of which prepared him well for carrying out his responsibilities as Director of Compliance at Serenity Center. In addition, Justin has published a peer-reviewed article in the academic journal, Modern Psychoanalysis. In his personal life, Justin has a passion for creative writing, and has written 2 novels and a volume of poetry.