Philip Shea has been President/CEO of Community Counseling of Bristol County since 1988. During that time, with an emphasis on promoting access to services and innovation, the organization moved from an outpatient clinic to a comprehensive mental health and substance abuse provider offering over 40 specific prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programs. Mr. Shea holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology from Harvard University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island. He has served as a Director of a number of organizations that play a critical role in providing vital services that strengthen the community. These include: United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Bristol Elder Services, Mayor's Safe Neighborhood Initiative, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Corporation of Massachusetts, and Association for Behavioral Healthcare.
Among his professional interests are organizational development, behavioral healthcare outcomes measurement, and healthcare economics.