Marcus Daugherty is a licensed mental health counselor with diagnostic privilege (LMHC-D), and a credentialed alcohol and substance use counselor, master level with a gambling designation (Master CASAC-G). Marcus is also a nationally certified counselor (NCC), a master addiction counselor (MAC), an approved clinical supervisor (ACS), and a certified diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility ambassador. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education from Hofstra University, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling psychology from the State University of New York/College at New Paltz, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University respectively.
With over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of mental health and addiction as a clinician/counselor, manager and administrator, Marcus has worked in outpatient and residential settings, providing and overseeing needed critical services and support to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, homelessness, and co-occurring disorders.
Academically, Marcus teaches courses in psychology, sociology and addiction at the undergraduate level, presents at conferences, and has provided training workshops and seminars on mental health, addiction, multiculturalism, and diversity issues.
As an administrator and change agent, Marcus has overseen the delivery of social services via mobile homeless outreach teams, shelter and Drop-in programs, and in residential and outpatient settings. He has supervised and trained mid-level managers on complex clinical, administrative and diversity issues.
Presently, Marcus Daugherty is the Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health Partnerships & Innovation at Partnership to End Addiction, a national addiction advocacy, policy, research and training organization. In this role, Marcus facilitates the development of behavioral health competencies to better serve communities impacted by the challenges of addiction; and develops partnerships with external organizations to facilitate addiction and family service connections at local and community levels.
