Jennifer Harrison

Jennifer Harrison is a Professor at the School of Social Work, Western Michigan University, where she contributes to interprofessional education and behavioral health workforce development. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and innovation in integrated care settings.

Education:

• Ph.D., Western Michigan University
• M.S.W., University of Houston
• B.S., Michigan State University

Her research focuses on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, integrated physical and behavioral health services, and peer support within behavioral health systems. She is deeply committed to social justice and has conducted interprofessional research and teaching in international contexts, including India and Guatemala.

Jennifer is co-principal investigator on two HRSA-funded initiatives—I-PEER and MY-PROUD—aimed at strengthening the interprofessional behavioral health workforce. She has also developed Goal Scaling Solutions, Inc., a FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant digital platform for goal tracking among interdisciplinary care teams, accessible at www.goalscaling.com.

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Jennifer advises students and participates in field education and curriculum development within the School of Social Work. Her grants from HRSA reflect sustained external funding for innovative training models that prepare social workers for collaborative practice in complex healthcare environments.

She is involved in technology innovation through Goal Scaling Solutions, Inc., and contributes to advancing digital tools for clinical goal attainment in interprofessional settings.