Brian D. Williamson

Brian has enjoyed the opportunity to serve southeastern North Carolina in the field of Social Work since graduating with an MSW in 2007, working for several years in treatment and recovery for chemical dependency and addiction in an inpatient setting before transitioning to outpatient therapy as an individual practitioner at Delta Behavioral Health. Brian started his journey into academia by teaching Substance Abuse Counseling courses at Cape Fear Community college, and became a part-time faculty member in the School of Social Work at UNCW in 2013. As a part-time faculty member, he enjoyed the opportunity to help develop and teach a specialized section in the SSW based on addiction, treatment and recovery, which has blossomed into an advanced certificate program that graduate students can earn in their pursuit of Addictions licensure. Brian also taught 1st-year seminar for several years in assisting incoming freshman in their transition into collegiate lifestyle and academics. Brian became a full-time lecturer in the fall of 2024 and continues work in the community on the outpatient therapy and clinical supervision level.

Education

B.A. in Psychology w/minor in Creative Writing, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Masters in Social Work, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Specialization in Teaching

Chemical Dependency, Recovery-Oriented Treatment, Field Studies, Clinical Practice

Research Interests

Impact and influence of stress, sustained trauma and adversity childhood experiences in the development of chemical dependency

Professional Service

Inpatient Addiction Treatment (2007-2010), Outpatient MH/SA Clinical Treatment (2010-Present), Clinical Supervision (2010-Present), Recovery Advocate (2004-Present)

Community Engagement

Outpatient Clinical Therapy that values diversity and inclusion, Consulting for Recovery-Oriented Treatment

Honors & Awards

NASW-NC President's Award (MSW, 2007)
UNCW Part-Time Faculty of the Year (2021)