Drake Dawson

Drake Dawson is a professional with extensive experience in the field of behavioral health and social work. Currently serving as a Specialized Residential Supervisor and Children's Outpatient Therapist at CNS Healthcare since September 2022, Drake also operates Dawson Behavior Services as the Owner since May 2023. Additionally, Drake has been an ALICE Certified Instructor with ALICE Training since February 2020. Prior roles include Program Supervisor-QBHP at Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc. from October 2021 to September 2022, and various positions at Judson Center, including Foster Care Case Manager and Senior Behavioral Technician from June 2019 to October 2021. Earlier experience includes working as an ABA Technician/Practicum Student at Gateway Pediatric Therapy. Academically, Drake holds a Master of Social Work from Oakland University (2022-2023), a Master of Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University (2019-2020), and a Bachelor of Social Work from Oakland University (2014-2018). Drake completed high school at Lake Orion High School, receiving a diploma in Mental Health in 2011.