Stephen Lehman

Steve Lehman has been a dedicated member of the MCBAP Board of Directors since 2012, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the field of substance use treatment and prevention. He currently serves as Chair of the Standards-Criteria-Assessment (SCA) Committee and is a former Vice Chair of the Executive Committee.

Steve holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University. He has been a Limited Licensed Psychologist since 1972 and earned his CAADC and CCS-M credentials over the course of his extensive career. As Michigan’s 20th “CAC” (the earlier version of the CAADC credential) recipient, Steve has long been a pioneer in the field, particularly during his time working with Dennis Shouse on the Case Presentation Method at Western Michigan University in the 1980s.

Steve’s professional journey spans several decades and states. His career began with working with youth at Logan Center in South Bend, Indiana and continued through roles such as a legislative staffer in Oklahoma, SUD therapist and clinical supervisor for St. Joseph County, and Clinical Director of Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network’s SUD program. Notably, he established the first in-house court SUD program with the 9th District Court in Kalamazoo and has consulted on the setup of residential programs in multiple counties. Steve retired from full-time work in 2009, but his commitment to helping others continues as he serves part-time as an SUD therapist at Woodlands.

Steve’s family history of alcoholism and his lived personal journey drive his commitment to improving the lives of others battling substance use disorders. For Steve, specialization in treatment and prevention is vital, as he sees substance use and co-occurring disorders as one of the most significant crises facing society today.