Title: Student Services Coordinator, Veterans Resource Director, and Adjunct Assistant Professor
Company: Samuel Merritt University
Location: Alameda, California, United States
Dennis I. McReynolds, student services coordinator, veterans resource director, and adjunct assistant professor at Samuel Merritt University, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in drug and alcohol counseling.
With nearly two decades of experience to his credit, Mr. McReynolds has established a successful career in mental health, specializing in drug and alcohol counseling. He has excelled as a student services coordinator and veterans resource director at Samuel Merritt University since 2011 and has served as an adjunct assistant professor in drugs in society at Samuel Merritt University since 2008. His previous roles include working as a case manager and drug and alcohol counselor at the Methadone Clinic, Episcopal Community Services from 2007 to 2009, and as a counselor and educator in 2006. He also served as an intake and detoxification counselor of the detoxification program at Bay Area Addiction, Research and Treatment from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he worked as corrections staff for the residential substance abuse treatment program at the Michigan Department of Corrections from 2001 to 2002. His experience also includes roles as a primary instructor for undergraduate curriculum at Michigan Reformatory Level II from 2000 to 2002 and as a primary instructor for undergraduate curriculum and specialty programs from 1999 to 2002. He further contributed as a drug and alcohol counselor at Riverside Corrections Facility Level IV I from 2000 to 2001, and with the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility at Michigan Technological University from 2001 to 2002.
Mr. McReynolds has held various roles, including coordinator and counselor at the Unified Substance Abuse Clinic from 1997 to 2002, professor at Western Michigan University from 1995 to 2002, and graduate assistant at the School of Community Health Services from 1997 to 2001. His experience includes substance abuse counseling at Dale Foltz Training Center in 2000, Demarse Training Academy in 1999, and research assistant positions for the Michigan Department of Corrections and Kalamazoo’s Community Survey from 1998 to 1999. He also worked as a youth counselor at West Intermediate School in 1993 and Central Michigan University in 1992 and served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1980 as a military sports director and training sergeant from 1977 to 1979. A member of The American Legion, he volunteers with Veterans’ Centers, the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, and local basketball coaching. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Community Development and Recreation from Central Michigan University in 1991, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Central Michigan University in 1992, and a diploma from the Graduate Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse at Western Michigan University in 1997, along with certifications as a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV and Masters Level Registered Addiction Specialist from the Breining Institute.
In light of his impressive undertakings, Mr. McReynolds was honored with acknowledgment citations for Outstanding Contributions to the Institution from Samuel Merritt University, the Commandant’s Leadership Award from the United States Army, and various awards from the Sixth Medical Recruiting Battalion in Washington. He attributes his success to the individuals in his inner circle, who play a crucial role in facilitating his achievements. He derives fulfillment from positively impacting others’ lives and prioritizes being accessible, especially during their most challenging times. He believes that these interactions allow him to assist others with their issues while continuously gaining new insights and learning valuable lessons each day. In the coming years, he remains committed to his endeavors, driven by his passion for enhancing people’s mental well-being and the nationwide homelessness issue.
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