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Dr. Brian Roland serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University's School of Service and Leadership, bringing over 16 years of clinical experience with mental illness and addictions alongside 17 years of research expertise in substance use disorders.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD from University at Albany (2010)
- MSW from University at Albany (2006)
- BA from University at Albany (2003)
He earned New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in 2014, strengthening his clinical-practice foundation. His research integrates clinical social work methodologies with evidence-based interventions for addiction treatment, emphasizing community-based approaches to mental health care.
Dr. Roland actively contributes to institutional development through the Social Work Coordinating Council (SWCC) and Academic Affairs Council, with upcoming involvement in the DSW-PhD Planning Committee. He develops and teaches online master's-level social work courses while supporting CSWE accreditation efforts for the program.
Residing in Albany, New York—approximately two hours north of New York City—he maintains direct connections to clinical practice settings while advancing academic initiatives in behavioral health sciences.
