Scott McGuinness

Scott McGuinness is an Assistant Professor and Core CACREP Faculty member in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher University, bringing clinical expertise in co-occurring disorders from diverse treatment settings.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Rochester
• M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
• B.A., Green Mountain College

His clinical background includes detoxification, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Research interests focus on clinical supervision methodologies and addiction treatment approaches.

He holds multiple clinical licenses: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY), Master CASAC (NY), Licensed Professional Counselor (CT), and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CT). His conference presentations explore dark web marketplaces, internet research methods, and holistic healing approaches in addiction treatment.