CC Room 169
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203
Biographical Statement
Brian Russ, PhD, LMHC, NCC, DCMHS is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana, Dr. Russ earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Western Michigan University. He has also been named a Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling by the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Dr. Russ brings extensive clinical and administrative experience having served as a community mental health counselor and administrator in White Cloud, Michigan for over a decade. In his most recent position, as director for community support services at Newaygo County Mental Health, Dr. Russ managed a team of 15 masters’ level clinicians providing outpatient, crisis, and integrated behavioral healthcare services. He also led the development of a medication-assisted treatment program for individuals with opioid dependence.
Research Interests
- Adolescent Counseling Competency
- Medication-assisted treatment
