Bailey Hennen, Director of CIC, poses for a professional headshot.

Bailey Hennen, LMSW, LMAC, MBA

Director of the Crisis Intervention Center

“My ‘why’ is giving people hope. I want people to believe their quality of life can improve, and I want to build effective systems and lead compassionate teams that make that possible. As a systems-thinker, I am passionate about breaking down barriers to high-quality care and building holistic systems of support.”

About

Bailey Hennen brings experience in medical care, addiction treatment, mental health services and program development to the role of Director of the Crisis Intervention Center.

Bailey began working in behavioral health through summer roles at Four County Mental Health and later gained firsthand experience with addiction and overdose while completing clinical hours as a state-licensed and nationally registered EMT. Work providing medical services, direct support and resource coordination within a county jail inspired a passion for expanding rehabilitative services, particularly for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.

Bailey completed an undergraduate practicum at Crawford County Mental Health Center’s Addiction Treatment Center before becoming a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. After earning a Master of Social Work, Bailey became dually licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Master Addiction Counselor.

Bailey is also a Kansas Certified Gambling Counselor and is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Most recently, Bailey earned an MBA in Healthcare Administration before joining CCMHC as Director of the Crisis Intervention Center.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work | Pittsburg State University
  • Masters of Social Work, Clinical Pathway | University of Kansas
  • Masters of Business Administration, emphasis in Healthcare Administration | Pittsburg State University

Specialties and Focus Areas

  • Substance use, problem gambling, and trauma

Certifications

  • Kansas Certified Gambling Counselor Level I
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Evergreen Certified Trauma Professional

    Age Group(s) Served

    • Adults 18 and up