John C. Watson

Dynamic Behavioral Health Supervisor with a proven track record at Lutheran Family and Children Services, excelling in strategic planning and clinical supervision. Successfully secured multiple community partnerships and expanded services, enhancing access to care. Expert in crisis intervention and behavioral health assessment, driving impactful program development and fostering collaborative environments.

• Let’s Dream! Employing Creativity and Innovation in Working with Alcohol, Other Drugs and Related Issues., Leadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Insights from Long-Term Advocates., Anderson, D., Routledge Press, 2019
• Movements: Key to Making Change., Leadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Insights from Long-Term Advocates., Anderson, D., Routledge Press, 2019
• How Does a Campus Recovery House Impact Its Students and Its Host Institution?, Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 14, 1, 101-112, 2014
• Drexel University Chooses a Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Student Drug Use., Blog Post for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2011
• Addressing Homophobia through Environmental Management: A Prevention Strategy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students., When They Drink: Practitioner Views and Lessons Learned., Chapman, R., Rowan University Press, 2006

• Co-Chair, Professional Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee, The American College Counseling Association, 01/18, 12/24
• Executive Committee, Co-Chair, The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, 01/12, 12/16
• Executive Committee, Vice Chair, The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, 01/10, 12/11
• Regional Director (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, 01/06, 12/10
• Member, Board of Directors, Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, 01/06, 12/13
• Chair Annual Fundraiser, Mazzoni Center for LGBTQ Health and Wellness, 01/05, 12/13
• Chair, Treatment Workgroup, Crystal Meth Task Force, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 01/05, 12/06
• Meeting, Co-Chair, U.S. Department of Education’s Annual National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, 01/03, 12/05

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 01/99, 12/15
• Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral Health Counseling, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 01/99, 12/01
• Adjunct Instructor, Counseling and Human Relations, School of Education, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 01/00, 12/00
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Health Services and Administration, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 01/01, 12/05, Member, Committee to establish Health Services and Administration Undergraduate Degree (2005)