Michael Snyder-Barker
106 S. Maumee St. Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517)424-5438
nurturingfamilies@yahoo.com
Social Worker
Professional Profile Areas of Experience and Strength
- Demonstrated ability to develop treatment programs - Lesson design and development / Case Management
to fill gaps in service or expand departments Interdisciplinary Collaboration / Teaching
- Experience working with criminal populations - Group, Individual & Family Counseling / Program
with the objective of client growth and community Development / Assessment & Treatment Planning
safety
- Develop & Implement Trainings / Speak at
- Knowledgeable and experienced in developing Professional Conferences
curricula for a new and expanding academic department
- Supervise / Train Professional Staff & Interns
- Twenty-two years of professional experience in the
Human Services field with ten years of experience - Well versed in MS Word / MS Excel / Power Point
supervising student interns
Education and Credentials
Adrian College, Adrian, MI Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
B.A. in Sociology (1987)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Certified Substance Abuse Professional
Master’s Degree in Social Work (1997) Department of Transportation Standards
Licensed Master of Social Work in Michigan Nationally Certified Trainer and Consultant for the
Nurturing Fathers Program
ACSW in State of Michigan
Professional Experience
Adrian College, Adrian, MI 2008 - PRESENT
Adjunct Instructor / Director of Treatment and Corrections
Develop and instruct Sociology & Criminal Justice courses. Secure guest speakers, participate in department and college activities,
develop/integrate departmental curriculum and mentor/advise students. Devise weekly lessons that address current issues and
perspectives in the Treatment and Corrections track of the Criminal Justice Department. Strive to maintain a thorough knowledge of
instructional standards, practices and methods for adult learners.
Insight Counseling of Tecumseh, Tecumseh, MI 2000 - PRESENT
Director / Clinical Therapist
Develop and implement individual, group, and family therapy programs specializing in domestic violence, child abuse and neglect,
substance abuse, and parenting. Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and student interns. Provide placements for student
interns. Design and implement programs facilitated in the jail which include a research component and opportunity for students to
observe clinical work and participate in the research project. Develop and facilitate trainings for professionals. Scheduled to present a
research paper at the Bridging Perspectives (Minneapolis Minnesota) conference in May. Maintain fair market contract with
Department of Human Services. Maintain all clinical and accounting records required for agency.
Adrian College, Adrian, MI 1997 - PRESENT
Contractual Therapist
Develop and present programs for incoming students to assist with residence life, adjustments to college life, and teach school
policies. Provide counseling services and substance abuse assessments for students. Work closely with Residence Life staff to
ensure appropriate services for students in legal trouble & violations of school policies.
Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI 2002 - 2003
Adjunct Instructor
Taught Introduction to Psychology and Minority Issues courses.
Family Services and Children’s Aid, Adrian, MI 2000 - 2001
Clinical Therapist - Contractual
Facilitated cognitive-behavioral program funded by the Department of Corrections to groups and individuals on probation, parole,
tether, or incarcerated. Also provided substance abuse assessments. Provided services to EAP clients.
Herrick Memorial Hospital / Lenawee Health Alliance, Tecumseh, MI 1996 - 2000
Clinical Therapist
Developed and facilitated new programs to meet service gaps for specialized populations (Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse).
Provided individual, group, and family counseling in both mental health and substance abuse programs. Provided on-call after hours
crisis management and psychiatric hospitalization authorizations.
Lenawee Community Mental Health, Adrian, MI 1988 - 1996
Case Manager
Provided support services for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Provided on-call and crisis management services.
Facilitated voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations. Developed and implemented a dual diagnosis program.
Call Someone Concerned Crisis Walk-In Center, Adrian, MI 1987 - 1988
Volunteer Coordinator / Intake Worker
Recruited and trained volunteers to provide crisis intervention services. Provided crisis intervention through crisis phone line and walk-
in clinic.
Community Work / Professional Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers Lenawee County Domestic Violence Task Force
Current Member
Lenawee Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Batterer Intervention Services Coalition of Michigan
Voting Member Member