Implicit Bias Awareness for Mental Health Professionals

Dr. Hakeem Lumumba, Ph.D. received his Doctoral degree in Counseling and Psychology from Wayne State University. He received his Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University. He is currently employed at the Franklin Primary Health Center as the Director of Behavioral Health. Prior to this position, he was employed at Black Family Development, Inc. as an Independent Contractor as an administrator in their Substance Use Disorder program. He has also worked at the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) as the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Service Manager. He is the former Behavioral Health Director at the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), Mental Health Department. He is also the former Clinical Manager for Henry Ford Health System-Maplegrove Treatment Center. Dr. Lumumba has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses at several universities dating back to 1994: Wayne State University, Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Detroit Mercy. At present, he is an instructor at the University of Phoenix (Dissertation Chair-School of Doctoral Studies) and at Siena Heights University (Psychology Department). He has presented papers at local, state, and national conferences. He is currently a member of the American Counseling Association and Chi Sigma Iota. Dr. Lumumba currently is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor, Michigan Certified Clinical Supervisor, Michigan Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Lumumba has published several papers in referred professional journals.