Rande Palmer, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Rande is Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of New Jersey. He began his addictions counseling career at Advanced Behavioral, The Center in 2020 working in an outpatient setting. He was able to attain his Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credentials while attending classes at Ocean County Community College. He decided to further his education and earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Work and went on to attain a master’s degree in Social Work both from Stockton University. Rande has worked in multiple modalities within the substance abuse treatment field resulting in over 5 years’ experience. He believes in a person-centered approach and often utilizes different interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing (MI). He often integrates a trauma informed approach when working with his clients. His lived experience, understanding of the 12-step process, and adaptive approach makes him an integral member of our Blue Star team!