Brenden is a Clinical Manager in Utilization Management for Cardinal Innovations Healthcare in Kannapolis, NC and manages the complex team. Brenden has extensive clinical experience in a variety of behavioral health settings both public and private. He holds a Ph.D in Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counselor Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC) a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Brenden has acquired knowledge and expertise as a trainer in trauma informed care, social and emotional development, and multicultural competency. Additionally, he has vast experience in program development, clinical supervision, and co-occurring disorders for adolescents as well as adults. Brenden works tirelessly on workforce development strategies with the intent to bridge the gap between research and practice while creating more comprehensive behavioral health service systems.