John Puls
John Puls, LCSW, MCAP based in Boca Raton, Florida. 13 years of experience with specialization in Individual, family, and substance abuse counseling, Supervision of psychotherapists and case managers, Crisis interventions for substance use disorder and severe mental illness. Has testified 7 times and deposed 9 times.
LCSW, MCAP ·
About
John Puls, LCSW, MCAP, is a highly credentialed and experienced psychotherapist with a strong background in substance abuse, mental health, and forensic work. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and received the Graduate Pathways Scholarship. Puls is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW 16498) and a Master's Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP #100479), demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence and ongoing education.
With over a decade of hands-on experience in the field, Puls has held various leadership roles, including Clinical Director of Case Management at Guardian Recovery Network and Director of Recovery Services at Recovery Management Services, LLC. He has extensive expertise in individual, family, and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse assessments, and treatment planning. Puls has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University's School of Social Work, teaching courses on substance use disorders and social work practice theories.
Puls has been actively involved in the professional community, presenting workshops and webinars on topics such as cannabis-induced psychosis, the opioid crisis, and harm reduction strategies. He has been featured as an expert in various media outlets, including podcasts, news segments, and television interviews, further solidifying his reputation as a knowledgeable and reliable authority in his field. Additionally, Puls has served as a qualified expert witness in Marchman Act cases, wrongful death suits, and family law matters, providing valuable testimony and evaluations.
Specialties
Work Experience
Individual, family, and substance abuse counseling Supervision of 6 psychotherapists and 12 case managers within my practice Crisis interventions for substance use disorder and severe mental illness Substance use disorder and mental health forensic work
Teaching substance use disorder elective Social work practice theories Following ASWE social work guidelines
Weekly and ongoing supervision for case managers Coordinating with families and primary treatment providers Linkage to local community resources Crisis intervention and referrals to higher levels of care as needed
Individual and group psychotherapy Development and implementation of evidenced based treatment plans ASAM assessments for appropriate levels of care Substance abuse psychoeducation Crisis intervention Family therapy
Crisis intervention and assessments Substance abuse psychoeducation Group therapy Family interventions
Work directly with primary and family therapists Complete initial clinical assessments Facilitate and co-facilitate process groups and various speciality groups Develop individualized treatment plans for patients
Supervise team of peer recovery support specialists Vocational skills training Assist in crisis management Coordination with families and primary treatment team
Completed client intakes upon admission to the crisis stabilization unit Attending court proceedings related to baker acts Linkage to resources for indigent population Supportive counseling Facilitation of psychoeducation groups Discharge planning Suicide risk assessments and safety planning
Complete operational oversight for FARR certified 23 bed sober living Management of 3 individual house managers Overseeing intakes and discharges into sober living facility Crisis intervention and referral services
Administering urine analysis for patients Transportation to appointments Facilitating 12 step support groups
Education
4.0 GPA Graduated Summa Cum Laude Treasure for the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society
4.0 GPA Graduate Pathways Scholarship recipient