David Jara

David Jara is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as an Outpatient Chemical Health Practitioner and Psychotherapist at CLUES since May 2022. Previously, David held the position of Mental Health Practitioner at Touchstone Mental Health and worked as a MICD Intern at Park Avenue Center. David's early career includes roles as a Mental Health Practitioner at Tranquility Health and Helena Autism Therapy, as well as a Resource Counselor at Bristol Place Corporation. David also gained experience as a Guest Service Captain at Towne Park and a Behavioral Therapist Intern at the Lovaas Institute. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Counseling and Addiction Studies from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. David's academic journey began with studies at Minneapolis College and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, culminating at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.