California Mental Health Services Authority
Shara Duncan, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, SUDRC, is a seasoned mental health professional currently serving as the Lead Mental Health Policy Analyst at California Mental Health Services Authority since September 2024. In addition to this role, Shara is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, where responsibilities include overseeing clinical development for graduate students. Shara maintains a private practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist, providing group, family, and individual therapy, and also works as a Per Diem Licensed Therapist at TALK THERAPY CENTER. Prior experience includes a Senior Program Policy Specialist position at Covered California, and various roles at Ventura County Health Care Agency and Ventura County Human Services Agency, focusing on compliance, privacy, and child welfare. Shara holds a Doctorate in Social Work Administration from Walden University and a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.
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California Mental Health Services Authority
The California Mental Health Services Authority is a Joint Powers of Authority formed in 2009 by counties throughout the state to work on collaborative, multi-county projects that improve behavioral health care for all Californians. By pooling resources, forging partnerships, and leveraging technical expertise, CalMHSA supports county behavioral health departments in the vital care they’re called on to deliver. Areas of emphasis include workforce solutions, quality improvement and data outcomes, prevention and early intervention strategies, administration and finance, innovation, or health information technology.