Meredith Levine

CASAC with 4+ years of experience in residential addiction treatment and program leadership. Skilled in trauma-informed, client-centered care, recovery-focused programming, and clinical documentation to OASAS standards. Progressed from Clinical Support Specialist to Community Development Manager at Ascendant NY, and now runs an independent sober coaching and transport practice.

Sober Coach, Sober Companion and Transport Service at Meredith Levine Coaching LLC (2025-11 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one sober coaching and companion support to individuals in recovery.
• Coordinate safe, reliable transportation to treatment and recovery-related appointments.
• Provide case management that connects clients to ongoing care and community resources.
• Manage all aspects of the practice, including client relationships, scheduling, and operations.

Community Development Manager at Ascendant NY (2024-03 – 2025-11)

• Supervised the alumni program and alumni team, coordinating weekly groups, events, and long-term engagement initiatives.
• Tracked alumni metrics and post-discharge outcomes, increasing alumni engagement by 25%.
• Led tours for prospective clients and referrers, presenting programming across all levels of care.
• Oversaw the culture and environment for staff and clients to develop safe and trauma-informed care.
• Provided and documented individual and group counseling sessions across all levels of care.
• Developed programming for the inpatient level of care, such as group curriculum and staff training.

Activities Coordinator at Ascendant NY (2023-04 – 2024-03)

• Developed and implemented therapeutic programming and experiential outings for inpatient rehabilitation clients.
• Managed the programming schedule, including 10 hours per week of experiential outings across NYC and New Jersey, such as equine therapy, creative arts therapy, and life skills training.

Clinical Support Specialist at Ascendant NY (2022-03 – 2023-04)

• Completed intakes, level-of-care determinations, and biopsychosocial assessments in alignment with OASAS standards.
• Conducted and documented individual and group counseling sessions, providing compassionate, evidence-based support.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinated case management so clients received appropriate, continuous care.
• Promoted client safety to support a trauma-informed clinical environment.

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependance