Michael Serrano

Michael Serrano is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of CASAC Programs at Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work. His career spans 15+ years in public health program leadership across NYC.

• PhD in Social Welfare (Yeshiva University)
• MSW (Hunter College)
• BA in Social Work (Lehman College)

Dr. Serrano's research focuses on clinical social work practice, particularly examining racism's impact on substance use disorder treatment outcomes. He teaches core courses in the Joint MSW/CASAC Program and specializes in trauma-informed approaches.

Recent publications analyze community health worker programs for post-incarceration populations (2024), harm reduction strategies for overdose survivors (2022), and peer support systems in addiction treatment (2021). His work emphasizes mixed methods research and health equity interventions.

• CSWE Now is the Time MFP-Y Fellowship (2015)
• Review Board Member: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (2022-present)
• Active NASW member

Dr. Serrano oversees CASAC curriculum development and teaches advanced courses including Trauma-Informed Practice (SWK 9103) and Substance Use Treatment (SWK 9106).