William C. Calkins, LCSW, LAC

Mr. Calkins:

          is a 1978 graduate of Louisiana State University in Shreveport with a BS in Psychology.

          is a 1989 graduate of Tulane University with a Master of Social Work degree.

was the original author of the Substance Use Disorder Licensure law in Louisiana; 1987.

has over 25 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

has conducted over 500 Substance Use Disorder Evaluations for the Courts.

 Forensic Experience

Mr. Calkins:

          has provided his professional opinion to the Finder of Fact 18 times in the past 12 years.

          has served the Courts in 7 different jurisdictions.

          has provided forensic information in cases which include:

                            Substance Use Disorders                    Social Work

                                    Evaluation                                            Dual Diagnosis
                                   Diagnosis                                             Custody Evaluation
                                   Treatment                                             Counseling/Therapy Services
                                   Research Based Treatment                    Evidence Based Therapy

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Addiction Counselor, Louisiana License #112, 1988

Licensed Professional Counselor, Louisiana License #169, 1988

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Louisiana License #3109, 1992

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Association of Social Workers, 1995

Board Certified Diplomate, ABE – Clinical Social Work, #27114, 1996

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICRC, Louisiana Certificate # 022, 2001

Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Certification 2524-502, 2003

(All Licenses and Certifications are current.)

Please contact our office for a current Vitae

10621 N. Oak Hills PKWY, Suite B

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Telephone: (225) 927-6444 (answered live 24/7)

Facsimile:  (225) 927-8004

E-mail: bill@horizonbr.com