David Reyher, MSW, CAADC

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David

Reyher

Addictions & Mental Health Treatment

Program Director

College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Francis Hall

248

610.796.8318

david.reyher@alvernia.edu

Biography

Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Work Experience

• Caron Treatment Centers, Family Education Program and Addictions Counselor, 1997-2005

• Reading Hospital Center for Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Therapist, 2005

• Easy Does It, Inc. Executive Director - 2005 -2012

• Continuing Recovery Services Addictions Counselor (contractor) 1997-2020

• Council on Chemical Abuse Consultant (contractor) 2012 – 2020

Education

• Pennsylvania Certification Board, 2001 - Present: Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC)

• Marywood University – Scranton, PA - 2001 - 2004: Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree

• �鶹��Ƶ - Reading, PA - 1999: Addiction Studies Program Certificate

• Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA - 1981-1985: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

Presentations

• Pennsylvania Certification Board Annual Conference, 2026 (scheduled): “Improving Treatment Outcomes in Groups: A Deep Dive into Therapeutic Factors”

• �鶹��Ƶ Annual BSW Conference, 2025: “Impacts of Fentanyl on Communities: Abuse, Treatment and Recovery”

• Compass Mark Positive Change Conference, 2025: “Groups: Content, Process and Context”

• Community Care Behavioral Health Provider Training, 2019: "Enhancing Motivation for Change: What You Need to Know"

• Community Care Behavioral Health Provider Training, 2018: "Enhancing Motivation for Change: Applications for Professional Practice"

• Council on Chemical Abuse Annual Conference, 2017: “The Science of Addiction: Rewiring the Brain”

• New Directions Treatment Services Provider Training, 2016: "Enhancing Motivation for Change: Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change"

• New Directions Treatment Services Provider Training, 2016: "Clinical Applications of Motivational Interviewing”

• Council on Chemical Abuse Annual Conference, 2016: “Better Boundaries, Better Outcomes”

• Council On Chemical Abuse Provider Training, 2015: “Motivational Interviewing: A Refresher”

• Council On Chemical Abuse Provider Training, 2014: “Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change: “What you Need to Know”

• Council on Chemical Abuse Annual Conference, 2011: “The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery”

• Council on Chemical Abuse Annual Conference 2007: “Crime and Addiction”

Professional Experience

Professional Associations

Professional/Community Service

• Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, Board President, 2013-2016

• Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, Board President, 2007-2010

• Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, Board of Directors 2005-2016

• Berks County Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Committee, 1995

• Bridging the Gap Program, 12-Step Mentor, 2000-01

• Caron Foundation, Volunteer, 1994-97

• Council on Chemical Abuse Annual Conference, Presenter, 2007, 2016, 2017

• “MoneySmart” Financial Literacy Program, Presenter (grades 1-7), 1992-96

• National Association of Purchasing, Professional Development Chair, 1990-95

• New-Penn-Del Minority Business Purchasing Council, Board of Directors 1989-93

• Olivet Boys and Girls Club - Blue Mountain Camp, Advisory Committee, 1993-98

• Sinking Spring Lions Club, Director 1990-95

• United Way of Berks County Volunteer, 1992-present; Cabinet Member, 1994-95