Dr. Jennifer Harrison, PhD, LMSW, CAADC

Professor, School of Social Work

Western Michigan University

Jennifer Harrison, PhD, LMSW, CAADC is a social worker, chemical addictions counselor, and a full professor in the School of Social Work at Western Michigan University. Jennifer’s clinical work focuses on integrated substance use, mental health, and physical health services for individuals with co-occurring needs. Her research interests and publication record include international social justice, co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs among adults, and peer services in behavioral health services. She is a lead reviewer for the MIFAST, providing reviews, consultations, and trainings for organizations implementing evidence-based practices throughout the state and nation. Jennifer is a co-principal investigator in four Health Resources and Services Administration funded projects to impact the interprofessional behavioral health workforce, I-Peer, My-Proud, and Support, and has developed a digital application for goal attainment with interprofessional colleagues entitled Goal Scaling Solutions.