Myra Lee MacHado
Addiction Counselor @NYC Health + Hospitals
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WORK HISTORY
Addiction Counselor @NYC Health + Hospitals
Queens, NY, US
Provide trauma-informed, harm-reduction-based counseling to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring psychiatric conditionsFacilitate individual and group sessions focused on recovery, somatic healing, and culturally responsive supportCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to build patient-centered treatment plans within the psychiatric departmentServe over 700 patients in 4 months, demonstrating high-volume care delivery with consistent quality and compassionAdvocate for equitable, community-driven approaches within institutional settings
EDUCATION
Empire State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Concentration in Addiction Studies
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Master of Arts - MA in Urban Studies, Concentrations in Health Care Policy and Administration
NYU Silver School of Social Work
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Diplomado sobre personas migrantes con necesidad de protección internacional, Derechos Humanos.
UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Sociólogo, Ciencias Sociales
SKILLS
ABOUT MYRA LEE MACHADO
At NYC Health + Hospitals, my mission is to deliver compassionate, person-centered counseling services, grounded in integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence—the ICARE values that guide our work.I specialize in substance use disorder treatment, trauma-informed group facilitation, and harm reduction practices rooted in cultural humility. Recently, I’ve contributed to the creation and implementation of a Contingency Management program within a psychiatric department—supporting patient engagement through evidence-based incentives that honor choice, dignity, and progress.With experience at The Bridge and across hospital-based systems, I’ve developed a holistic approach to recovery and stabilization. My practice centers on collaborative care, recovery action planning, and building culturally responsive interventions that reflect the lived realities of those we serve.I’m deeply committed to healing justice and advocate for care models that empower people who use substances to lead, heal, and thrive in their communities. I actively partner with organizations to foster connection, education, and community engagement.Fluent in both Spanish and English, I strive to bridge cultural gaps, expand access, and deliver inclusive, trauma-aware harm reduction education—especially to populations often excluded from traditional care settings.
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