Professor Vita: Dr. Michael W. Nettles
Dr. Michael W. Nettles, Professor, Course 413 Drugs of Abuse
Dr. Michael W. Nettles
Program Director/Consultant in Metro area of
Associate Minister of Gospel Bible Missionary Baptist Church
Capital Hieights, MD
Education and Certifications
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- Doctorate of Ministry (Counseling Pyschology), Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Rogers, AR
- M.A. Education, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
- M.A. Ministry, Birmingham Theological Seminary, Birmingham, AL
- MAC (Master's Addiction Counselor)
- CACII (Certfied Addiction Couselor II)
- CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor)
- ICAADC (Certfited
- Doctorate of Ministry (Counseling Pyschology), Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Rogers, AR
Professional Experience
Michael W. Nettles is a native of
He is a licensed and ordained minister and a Masters Level Addiction Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. He is currently a consultant and trainer for various organizations in the greater metropolitan areas of
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Qualifications |
Experienced and results oriented professional with ability to execute organizational techniques to meet individual performance goals and expectations as set forth by management. Provided support and assistance to senior staff in designing and implementing training programs. Self-motivated and organized individual with time management and planning skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to develop and maintain strategic relationships with senior management, associates, staff, and clients at various levels.
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Areas of Expertise |
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§ Leadership/Management § Budget Management |
§ Strategic Planning/Implementation § Training and Development |
§ Administrative Support § Documentation/Record Keeping |
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Professional Experience |
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Program Director: Coalition for the Homeless Washington, DC 2005 - Present |
Own functional accountability for maintaining and managing of 130 bed facility which included a 40 bed residential rehabilitation program and a 90 bed overnight shelter for men
Administer a 1.5 million dollar annual budget
Instrumental in hiring and supervision of staff and providing staff development training and staff evaluations
Directly supervise (1) clinical social worker, (1) administrative assistant, (2) custodians, (4) line supervisors
Collaborate with other community based agencies and individuals to facilitate involvement of community
Developed and maintained professional relationships with representatives of key public and private sector agencies, and local churches
Provided support and assistance with other senior staff in designing and implementing training programs
Organize and prepare monthly and quarterly management reports in compliance with the requirements of the District and federal government
Proactively manage budget management to insure that project expenditures are implemented within the line items, as designated
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Consultant: Oasis/CMAC Clinic, |
Provide Clinical Supervision to Addictions Counseling Staff in a Methadone Maintenance Program
Provide training, and facilitated communication for the organization to United States Federal Parole Office
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Consultant Trainer: 2002 - Present Professional Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor’s Association, |
Provide training and instruction in domains related to areas of mental health and addictions counseling
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Substance Abuse Coordinator: Coalition for the Homeless, |
Supervised Chemical Dependency Staff in a 40 bed Residential Treatment Program
Orientated new clients to the facility and reviewed clients service plans
Oversaw substance abuse interns, provided in-house training for substance abuse staff, and coordinated weekly case conferences
Identified community resources and program development opportunities
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Senior Treatment Counselor: United Planning Organization, |
Oversaw a caseload of 56 clients in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment Modality
Handled referral, documentation, record keeping and consultation with other professionals
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Program Coordinator: Coalition For The Homeless, |
Supervised 23 clients and 10 Employees in a Court Sanctioned Transitional Living Facility
Provided consultation to Court Service Officers
Supervised Staffing and provided group and individual counseling
Handled documentation and record keeping, and prepared weekly and monthly reports
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Program Director: |
Planned and developed curriculums for the purpose of staff training and goal orientated youth development
Implemented strategies to reduce risk factors for at risk youth
Executed prevention techniques at primary, secondary and tertiary levels when needed for at risk youth
Collected and reviewed data based on gang involvement and youth violence
Provided quarterly reporting to Juvenile Justice System in relation to Violence Free Zone Initiative Project
Provided consultation with Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General to discuss juvenile policy in relation to the juvenile justice system
Coordinated with local officials from the mayor’s office and police department regarding process, impact and outcome evaluations in reference to training and program effectiveness
Provided training and technical assistance to Violence Free Zone sites across the country
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Director of Men’s Ministry: |
Maintained and managed 90 bed facility which included a 30 bed drug treatment program (Transforming Lives Ministry) and a 60 bed shelter for homeless men
Administered budget management
Handled supervision of ministerial staff, supervision and evaluation of staff, and recruiting and hiring of staff
Served as mission Chaplin and facilitated communication within
Provided training for staff and volunteers as well as individual and family counseling
Handled documentation and record keeping and presented monthly and quarterly reports
Reported to the Board of Directors
Involved in fundraising events
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Counselor: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counsel, |
Provided individual and group counseling as well as Didactic Group Sessions with Federal Probationers in Outpatient Drug Treatment Program; provided Christian counseling upon request
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Group Home Director: Hillcrest Behavioral Health Services, |
Provided counseling sessions for adolescent youth and conducted didactic drug and alcohol group sessions
Provided consultation for judges, social workers and juvenile justice workers in reference to referral and placement of adolescent youth who are either in juvenile justice system or in custody of family and child services
Recruited qualified youth workers and provided training for an adolescent group home setting
Supervised a team of 25 counselors and youth care workers
Managed a 20-bed group home facility for troubled and emotional disturbed adolescents
Created and implemented strategies based on appropriate intervention and prevention techniques to meet the needs of adolescent youth
Formulated tailored made treatment plans that were conducive to positive outcome for adolescent youth.
Responsible for reports and record keeping and handled outcome evaluations
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Professional Affiliations |
NAADAC (National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors)
IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium)
PADACA (Professional Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor’s Association)
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