Robert Neil Olson Msw/Mhp/Licsw

Robert Neil Olson has a diverse work experience in the field of social work, with roles in various organizations. In their most recent position at Crisis Connections, they served as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and previously held the role of Senior Director of Clinical Operations. Before that, they worked at Kitsap Mental Health Services as the Director of 24/7 Recovery Services and also served as a Program Manager for both Adult+Youth Inpatient Units and Adult Inpatient Unit. Prior to this, they worked at DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) as a Project Manager-Crisis Diversion Facility and as a Clinical Supervisor.

Olson also had experience at AETNA Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care as a Children's System of Care Coordinator and at Maricopa County Correctional Health Services as a Mental Health Professional/MSW Intern. Robert Neil worked at Magellan Health Services as a Children's System of Care Coordinator and at Southwest Network as a High Needs Case Manager. Early in their career, they served as a Crisis Team Member-MSW Intern at the Glendale Fire Department and as a Direct Support Professional at Child and Family Support Services, Inc. Robert Neil also worked as a Resident Services Coordinator at Mercy Housing.

Olson's roles have included responsibilities such as providing crisis intervention and stabilization, conducting assessments, coordinating services, training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Robert Neil Olson received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Sociology from Fort Lewis College, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they pursued further education at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2014 and obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree specializing in Social Work. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as the Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional from Evergreen Certifications in October 2020. Robert Neil also holds the title of Senior Level Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor, although specific dates for when this certification was obtained are not provided.