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Gary Stessman

Assistant Professor, Program Director

College of Arts and Sciences

Subjects

  • Human Services
  • Child Protection /Juvenile Justice
  • Child Youth and Family Services
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment Education

Degrees Awarded

  • MS, Bellevue University
  • BA, Buena Vista College

Experience

Over 30 years working in the helping professions with children and families (Behavioral Health, Group Home and Residential Services, Residential Program Director, Treatment Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, Youth Crisis Stabilization Shelter, Staff Training, Staff Evaluation, Outpatient Mental Health Therapy, Substance Use Counseling, and Clinical Supervision) Adjunct Professor at Bellevue University for over 13 years. Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, NE. Provisionally Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, NE. Board Member with Remedy Road, LLC.

Fields of Specialization

  • Human and Social Services
  • Child Protection/Juvenile Justice
  • Mental Health Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Substance Use Counseling
  • Training
  • Consultation
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Program Development
  • Clinical Supervision

Certifications

  • LIMHP (NE)
  • PLADC (NE)