Mr. Bennett has acquired over 50 years of professional experience designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating mental health and substance use disorder prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in a variety of settings. He has served in multiple capacities including leading organizations and directing both outpatient and inpatient programs. He has worked as a consultant, providing assistance to behavioral healthcare organizations throughout the United States. He has also been an international accreditation surveyor for over 25 years. He has served on many national, state, and local coalitions, boards, and committees addressing a vast array of behavioral healthcare needs. He has served as an advisor to the Hazelden Foundation, ONDCP, CSAT, BJA, OJP and has served as a SAMHSA grant reviewer. He is a successful grant writer and presenter and has assisted with numerous scientific studies and investigations. Mr. Bennett holds a Masters of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. He is a Florida Certified Addictions Specialist; a Florida Certified Prevention Professional; an Internationally Certified Addictions Counselor; a Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Counselor and a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor.
